Are your parents paying for your college or are you paying yourself?

Hi wigima, well she definitely wasnt studying engineering, lol just kidding(not so much actually). In my case, college is free, so no one really needs to pay for it. I know in places like in usa college are really expensive, so there is a need to save up. Even so, college isnt so expensive in here comparing it to usa. The most expensive ones i think cost something like 6000 dollars a year(maybe a bit more). Actually public universities has been free since two years ago and my parents werent up saving either(and also we are 8 kids so saving for that much would be insane), so my parents didnt think of saving before either, but for the pricing it isnt THAT troublesome like in usa(still a problem for the salary that people win).

I'v been a working student when I was in college. It was pretty hard to be a working student and maintain our grades as well. I only take a few hours to rest and sleep to catch up with all my deliverables in the office and my school projects and assignments. After the four years of sacrifice, i ripped the fruits by graduating with honors, got a good job right away and applied a lot what I learned from my experience. :-)

Wow. That must have been a lot of work. I know that if I did that, it would have really made my day =) My parents are actually paying for my college, as long as I get into a good one. I'm talking Ivy League. That is a goal they set for me, which I am glad, because I'm working very hard in school to try to get good grades and get into an Ivy League school (I'm actually really interested in Yale). I guess it could work both ways. Your parents not paying for you college has benefits, but your parents paying for you college (but with requirements) has benefits, too.

My parents stopped paying for it when I was on my last year for college. At first I did not know how I can pay for it, but when I insisted to go to school I worked hard and was able to pay for it. At first it was difficult, but knowing you were able to pay for your school was an achievement for me. The feeling of having your own money and paying for things, knowing you are able to manage your finances at still a young age is an achievement that will prepare you for your future.

Hello wigima5 this is checkmail and often am surprised about this subject.As mine education had been funded by mine parent till now and am also willing to fund my further education in near future.But there are some peoples wh manage to earn as well as fund their education.Its really a difficult task in todays world but its had become an trend line for our new generations.Its all inforces ablity of a person to manage himself.Am also trying hard to get with the trend.Hope you too are going to join the trend.

I am paying off college myself but that's because even if I needed help, my parents won't give it. I would be happy to work a job and go to school at the same time but a lot of things we want in life don't exactly go our way. In Hong Kong, you're lucky if you're able to do that because part time jobs for college students are not in abundance. They are very limited and pay very low, if any. So, I worked hard and eventually I did very well with work and now I'm an executive in a Company without a college degree. When things started to stabilize and I found a bit of time to continue on with my education, I started Distance Learning Courses to further my education. I was initially upset when my parents pulled my college funds because I refused to be shipped to the Philippines, not to mention in the darn country when I was born and raised in HK. I'm not saying it makes me better but I think the opportunity here is more and is better. I made my decision and I stand by it. My brother, however, chose to follow their wishes and they gave him everything. He supposedly went to one of the best schools there and yet he's not seeing much success even if he does have a bachelor's degree. I don't feel any bitter nor am I upset about it. In retrospect, the experience has made me more stronger and I've learned to be very independent throughout.

During my college years, my mom did provide for my education as well as my allowances and every expenses that I need. I am really thankful because even if I didn't become a working student, I do know how hard it is to juggle the time between studying and working.

It is so funny that I spotted this. I was just talking to my sister today about this. I am 20 and go to school. Normally, for financial aid, I would have to turn in my parents income, which would mean NO HELP FINANCIALLY, even though I don't even live with them. But, because I'm married, I can use just mine and my husband's income. Of course, we are poor folk, so I get lots of financial help. I don't think it is fair for the financial aid to work that way though. Before we were married, my husband applied for financial aid. He would of had to claim his parents income. Let me make this clear: He hadn't seen his dad in at least six months, and hadn't even spoken to his mother in a year. He was living with a friend and working to support himself, yet he couldn't get any help. He had to claim his parents income, and if I remember correctly, the income of the people he lived with, even though they weren't contributing at all. Federal aid needs to work on this. I know a lot of people who are working to just feed themselves who do not receive help from their parents who want to go to school but can't. They can't afford missing work to pay for school. How horrible is this?!

Unfortunately, my parents have never put any interest in paying for my college. Which is a double-ended sword, because I have to worry about taking out loans and getting financial aid myself. It's a pain to have to worry about it and even that I have to work 2 part-time jobs during school just to pay for the tuition I have to pay out of pocket..But I guess it's worth it. There are people who have their parents pay for it totally, and that's cool, but I guess there's a work ethic in lacking these days with kids who have their parents pay for their college tuition.

That's a really inspiring story. People should really stop making excuses about money so that they won't have to finish their studies. If all people would have this kind of mentality, where would we end up? And even if we graduate from college, we should never stop studying. We should always read and learn from our experiences. We could never reach our full potential as human beings if we don't make an effort to be educated. Being a working student is very common here in my country. Lots of people here pay for their studies all the time. If they can do it, I'm sure others could do it too. You just need the determination to do it.

Im a second year university student and my dad is paying my fees. I am an only child and my dad has a good paying job and so he offered to pay for my fees. I know alot of students have to work hard in order to pay their fees and know how lucky I am. I try and give back by spending lots of time with family, I don't go out drinking or partying and work hard.Also when my dad retires I want to return the favour and help him out. However I have done some part time work during the past few years starting in my last year of high school. Recently I have stopped working part time in order to take French and acting classes at night. However I have been applying for small acting roles and could be paid for this. :-) In my country if your parents earn less than a certain amount you are given a free living allowance and paid a few thousand a month which I think is unfair as they don't have to work while some people with wealthier parents won't get assistance from the government or their parents. However my dad didn't have to pay for one semester last year as I won a scholarship. At the moment I am looking to earn money online through starting my own business, writing ect.. as there must be a better way than working long hours and getting paid little. I want to work smarter and not harder.

Hi wigima5, I am on the other side of the equation. My kids are still young, but I am already paying for a policy that would pay for their college education when they come of age. Yes, I would still like it if they paid for their own education because I agree that it would really prepare them in life. But just in case, I might as well set aside money now. Of course the policy we bought can be converted to cash if they don't use it.

My parents are paying for my college education. Without the help of her parents or scholarships, I may not continue my college life any longer. It is next to impossible for us to pay for the college myself. Yes, in my country, most students tend to continue their education with the support of their parents. At the same time, for lack of the proper surroundings, it is difficult to find a high-paid part-time job. In fact, even if we have graduated from college, may of us will need the support from parents for a long time, such as buying a house, holding a wedding and so on. For keen competition in my country, it is difficult to enjoy a better life without the help from parents.

hi,wigima5!It's so exciting to pay for the college expense by onself,or just to think about it.It means economic independence and capability,which can bring so much pride and confidence to a college student.Thought I was willing to do so,I never managed it and I was supported by my parents through my college years.I had tried a couple of part-time jobs and found them took a lot of time but brought very little money.The higher education fee is so expensive that it costs nearlly all of the savings of a family.If one needn't to borrow money from others or banks to pay for it,he is in a situation better than many others.In fact,I've never known someone who paid for the tuition by himself...Since you've got a example,it tuned out that it is possible to do so and you might as well to give it a try.If you earn your college tuition ,or just part of it ,by yourself,I believe your parents will be very proud of you!hope you can make it!good luck!

I made a loan during my college years..so virtually I pay everything, including my daily pocket money...unless I'm desperately in need of money, then I'll shamelessly beg from my parents... :P

My mom pays for my college education. My dad doesn't care at all, but believe me, I understand. He has his problems and I wouldn't judge him by that. It's just that my mom takes care of everything and she works too hard for me. I am very thankful to her for everything, because even though she doesn't receive any help from my dad, she continues to support me all the way. I know it's wrong for me to blame my dad but I know perfectly well that my dad is at fault. I admit I am at fault too, because I can't help my mom as of now. But all I can promise her is that I will finish my studies and work hard for both of us. I also try to earn money here in the internet so that I can have some savings for future purposes. I know I am not the ideal student who can completely pay for her education but I try real hard to keep with the game.

With regard to this issue,I have to say my parents have been paying my college fees.Although I have been reluctantly so,but I really can not afford that expensive.I think I was the only graduate work toward their parents can afford to return for.

for college, i really don't want my folks to pay for my tuition fee so i applied for a scholarship in LPU and Letran.

i am in same situation did you found any online jobs

your puzzle was same with mine ago .i'm a chinese college and my parents also pay for my education.i'm studying very hard ,i think that the college' days is very short,but many unkown things are waiting for us to study.if someone want both work and study to do well,he or she will pay out twice energy than others,which makes it very painful.in china,there are many students as the girl of your story,but they can not mostly to work because of poor.i'm proud of them. as for me,working is impatient,i wanna study more and interesting knowledge,and relax myself.