I am a high school senior, in less than two months i will be graduating high school. I am now seeing what really happens while people are moving out of their homes and entering colleges. It was never an option to not continue with my studies after high school like some of my friends. I want to do somehting with my life. My parents don't want me to move out because they dont have money to pay for my college and my apartment. I told them I am going to be working my ass off to pay for my needs in the city. Where I live there is only one college that I don't consider it the best for me. I want to go to the one in the city. Money is a really big issue that it sometimes makes me think that i will not do anything with my life just because I am not rich. I already have some money saved but that's going to go to the apartments deposit. Time is moving on and I am still without a job, I really need money for moving and graduation and senior trip! Plus, i have a weeding coming up two days after graduation. I dont know how im gonna get money. Hopefully, my parents will want to give me some money. It's a really stressful situation. Not only do I have to plan for college and plan moving out but I still have to finish high school! I hope I make it through this. Any suggestions?
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1) Don't make a comment to your own post. I will delete it if it is not in response to another comment.
2) Look into getting some sort of certification, like EMT or CNA or even phlebotomy (I'm focused on medicine, so that's what I know the most about). Or, try going into the Peace Corps or Americorps for a year. You can earn some scholarship money for college, and earn a little money to pay for living expenses in the process.
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Look into work study at your college. Some colleges even have positions that allow you to attend school tuition free, but those are usually full time, and difficult to get. If you make yourself the best candidate you can be, you may get one down the road, though.
Also, once you get to college, follow the tips I list in the following blog:
http://www.progressiveu.org/161707-survive-and-thrive-money-and-life-sav...
They will save you tons of money.
It can be done. It's hard, but it can be done. My parents gave me NOTHING for college, and I survived on loans and jobs.
http://www.progressiveu.org/blog/ediblewoman
1. Fill out the FAFSA! It may be an annoying piece of paperwork (or Internetwork) but it still must be done. This way, the government will end up paying for much of your education. Do it, and you will be happy.
2. Try for some more scholarships.
3. Always have a backup plan. If you get one job, have an idea of where you will try next if this doesn't work out.
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I definitely agree with all above...however, this is one option that was not mentioned. You might consider staying at home and completing an AA and continue trying to look for a job. It'll save you money and get your general education/AA classes out of the way.