DISQUS

I stumbled on your site and enjoy your work. I am currently in school now and I cannot believe the astronomical costs of higher education. My parents are divorced and don't have much money
themselves and I could never even think asking them to fund my education even if they had the money. With that being said, I do take on the brunt of the expenses myself. After accruing more than $15,000 of debt my freshmen year at a private institution I realized that is not acceptable even with the substantial amount aid I received. It forced me to get in the financial aid office and look for ways to pay for it all. After two monthes of hard work in and out of the classroom ( I spent about 15 hours a week with a very helpful staff) I was able to get my sophomore year fully covered. As a junior now, it is a snap to get the proper funds to cover all my education.

I think that you are doing your kids a favor by not paying for their education. The experience and skills they develop by having to work their way through college are invaluable. Rather than sitting around in a dorm drinking cheap vodka and chasing tail, they are developing as a person; learning how they world works.

It is difficult at times, sometimes I do wish I had a nice little fund to tap into when money gets a little thin. It can be hard to find personal time when you are balancing a 23 credit course load ( math and bio majors), a girlfriend, jobs (I know plural which sucks) and family. Vacations have to be well utilized to remain sane, but It can be done. In the end it is worth it. I find that the most capable of my peers are the ones that also have pay their way through as well. They have the efficient study habits, time management, and people skills that will ensure their success in the future.