College
By Killabyte
@Killabyte (65)
South Korea
April 3, 2012 11:03am CST
I'm going off to college soon (yes the age in my profile is not right) and I'm just really worried about the tuition and the costs. I have done many researches on this but I just thought it would be nice to hear something from the public. My tuition is around $40,000 and I have obtained a scholarship of $20,000 per year. My parents are in a very difficult financial crisis right now so they won't be able to give me a dime. Any suggestions of how I can fill in the extra $20,000+? (I'm an international student)
6 responses
@bachri (108)
• Indonesia
4 Apr 12
Hmm, I think you should find some a freelance job to fulfill your $20,000. Don't give up with your condition now. I am a student in a college too right now. To fill my pocket money, I often do some freelance job.
Have a nice day.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
3 Apr 12
is there any way that you can get any sort of government grants in the country where you are going? i know the feeling. our 18 year old daughter is going to college in the fall (providing she gets all the government money she can get) because her father and i have absolutely no money so we can't help her.
@GemmaR (8517)
•
3 Apr 12
There are many students who have to find a lot of money to be able to fund their degree, so you're not alone. You're lucky that you've managed to find that amount of scholarship, as many people don't even have that. I would recommend that you try your best to find a job between now and starting your degree, because every cent that you manage to save between now and then will help. Do you have to pay all of the fees upfront or are you able to pay in smaller instalments? There are many ways to earn money online for example, and you could find a way to raise the funds this way.
@Newyorker06 (79)
• United States
3 Apr 12
Have you tried filling out scholarships for International students if you are going out of the country. I dont know about where you live but here they have scholarship for just about every thing books, for being a certain race, eye color, and every thing in between. I think you might need to see your guidance consular for some tips. There is also the possibility of working on campus to get some of the money.
@vinodhkanna2005 (153)
• India
3 Apr 12
I can feel your feelings. As you are an international student you can try to get any sort of help from any communitie people. Or you can try some part time jobs. I think these are the only idea you can fullfill your needs.