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gamefreak614
| | #1 posted May 16, 2008 at 2:27pm (EDT) |
UC students can expect a 7% increase and CSU students can expect a 10% this coming fall. This really blows... I go to Cal State, and Cal State Universities used to be affordable for low income students...well...not anymore. It costs about $1700+ per semester for a full time student. Last semester was at about $1500+. My co-worker who went to the same school (back in the days) told me it only cost her less than $400 per semester... @_@
My sister goes to UCLA, and they just sent her a bill for the difference of the increase.
What is the situation like in other states? |
Chad
   
| | #2 posted May 16, 2008 at 2:31pm (EDT) |
i think UW is over $2k/quarter (3 quarters for normal full time). |
benstylus
  
| | #3 posted May 16, 2008 at 2:34pm (EDT) |
I gotta say, unless you've got a nice scholarship, there's absolutely no reason to go to a 4-year college as opposed to a community college for the first couple years.
Community colleges literally cost about one fifth of what the full universities do.
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Chad
| | #4 posted May 16, 2008 at 2:37pm (EDT) |
college is more than just the education, its also about the experience. you just dont get the same experience in the 12.5th grade as you do in a real university. |
DR_SPOCK
 
| | #5 posted May 16, 2008 at 2:39pm (EDT) |
"If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library."
- Frank Zappa
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benstylus
| | #6 posted May 16, 2008 at 2:40pm (EDT) |
True, JC is basically just high school with ashtrays, but two years or so of university after transferring is more than enough to provide the experience.
And when you get right down to it, the end goal really is that little piece of paper that says you did it. Once you're out of college, nobody cares about anything else.
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gamefreak614
| | #7 posted May 16, 2008 at 2:42pm (EDT) |
I agree w/ benstylus. I transferred from a community college and anyone can afford twenty something bucks per unit. Textbooks are insanely expensive though. I'm in a difficult position because I have to take certain classes to remain the music department in my school, and to do that, I'll probably have to give up my job because of conflicting schedules. If I give up my job, I can't pay for school. I'm looking for a part time job, but that's still a huge pay cut compared to a full timer, and they pay student workers just a bit over minimum wage. :( |
Chad
| | #8 posted May 16, 2008 at 2:45pm (EDT) |
2 years is fine, but 4 years is better. You are an adult with loads of time on your hand and few responsibilities. Its a great time. Cutting it in half is for suckers. |
benstylus
| | #9 posted May 16, 2008 at 2:46pm (EDT) |
I guess it all depends on whose dime your education is on... if it's funded by your parents then you treat it far differently than if you're paying your own way.
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Chad
| | #10 posted May 16, 2008 at 3:07pm (EDT) |
i paid for my own education and regret not doing 4 years at gonzaga. i wouldnt be in as good of a financial situation as I am now, but i would have had a lot more fun and even more great memories. |
Sheesh
| | #11 posted May 16, 2008 at 3:18pm (EDT) |
Imagine: 25 years ago you could get a free college education in California.
“I don’t want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander-in-chief playing golf, I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity...G.W. Bush |
DR_SPOCK
| | #12 posted May 16, 2008 at 3:38pm (EDT) |
Chad's getting sentimental on us.
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seanner
| | #13 posted May 16, 2008 at 4:07pm (EDT) |
I was paying $2700 a semester for Business and that was the cheapest program at my college, the technical courses were up around $5k. My cousin's girlfriend goes to University and it's $5400 a semester for her |
millenium_dare
 
| | #14 posted May 16, 2008 at 4:19pm (EDT) |
Well this is unfortunate. First they shorten the enrollment period for freshmen, and now this crap? I'll be starting college in the fall but planned all my finances last month. Sure it doesn't seem like a whole bunch, but more money is more money...
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Sheesh
| | #15 posted May 16, 2008 at 4:41pm (EDT) |
I thought you were joining the military, David?
“I don’t want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander-in-chief playing golf, I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity...G.W. Bush |
gamefreak614
| | #16 posted May 16, 2008 at 4:55pm (EDT) |
It seems now a days, education is only for the privileged, or for whoever can afford it. A lot of students who can't afford it drop out, and sadly, most get stuck with dead end jobs. Even if you are rewarded financial aid, it's still not enough to cover all your expenses. You can take out loans, and I know a lot of people who are in debt after they graduate (if they graduate). That's the harsh truth. It costs an arm and a leg to put yourself through college. I pay the majority of the bills at home, so this is not just a burden on me, but on my family as well. :( |
gamefreak614
| | #17 posted May 16, 2008 at 5:00pm (EDT) |
btw, if anyone knows the answer this...
my sister is in the army reserves, and got deployed to iraq for a year. She never misses drill, and she's on her 7th year. Her contract is up next year. When she started school, she went to see the veteran's counselor in school and everything, contacted her unit, but they only gave her one check for $800 for her tuition and that was it. My friend's husband is also a veteran and going to school. he gets a check every month, and the only requirement is that he has to be a full time student. The only reason why my sister joined the military was because the recruiter said they would help her pay for college. Well, that's not happening, and it's really frustrating. Anyone else experience this kind of problem? |
Joe
| | #18 posted May 16, 2008 at 7:23pm (EDT) |
She shouldn't of joined the military just for the benefits. Fudging mooch. |
benstylus
| | #19 posted May 16, 2008 at 7:43pm (EDT) |
That's just stupid, Joe. The benefits are the main reason a lot of people go into the military... not to mention they're the main thing recruiters try and sell you on to sign you up.
gamefreak, was your sister of a lower rank than your friend's husband, or did she not serve as long? I'd definitely talk to some folks who know the rules and can help you with this...
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gamefreak614
| | #20 posted May 16, 2008 at 8:04pm (EDT) |
benstylus - thanks for your help
She's an E4.
My friend's husband is around 60, and he's been a military man his whole life. Maybe he gets special treatment because he's served longer??
My sister (we're twins) signed up with a bunch of classmates her senior year. Of course half of them quit before even making it to boot camp, but for those who stuck around, some got support from the army for tuition, while some didn't. My cousin, just 2 days older than us, signed up for active duty, and he's going through the same problem as my sister. Army's not paying for him to go to college. It's a bummer because she felt like she wasted the last 7 years of her life because it was all for nothing. It doesn't help that no one in her unit knows what to do either... |
DefaultGen
| | #21 posted May 16, 2008 at 8:07pm (EDT) |
I pay like $35,000 + $10,000 room and board per semester 
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benstylus
| #22 posted May 16, 2008 at 8:15pm (EDT)
edited May 16, 2008 at 8:18pm (EDT) |
This might be a good place to start.
http://legalassistance.law.af.mil/content/legal_as...
Also, your sis should be able to talk to a JAG about something like this to find out what exactly the army is supposed to be doing for her (not to mention the JAGs should know how to go about getting it).
And if the JAGs don't help, talk to the offices of politicians for your area - house representatives, state senators, etc.
And if you still don't get any help, talk to your local news stations.
Just keep a paper trail of everything you do - note down who you talk to, when, what they say, etc.
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benstylus
| | #23 posted May 16, 2008 at 8:20pm (EDT) |
also, http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/landing_bene... That may also help you out some.
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ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #24 posted May 16, 2008 at 9:08pm (EDT) |
Damn TJ, where da fudge do you go to school. Probably someplace that ends with "Tech" |
kzn
 
| | #25 posted May 16, 2008 at 10:40pm (EDT) |
WTF 10%? WTF? 
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DefaultGen
| | #26 posted May 16, 2008 at 11:26pm (EDT) |
ChosenWarrior wrote:
> Damn TJ, where da fudge do you go to school. Probably someplace that
> ends with "Tech"
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 
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ChosenWarrior
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| #27 posted May 16, 2008 at 11:31pm (EDT)
edited May 16, 2008 at 11:31pm (EDT) |
Ha, i knew it had Tech somewhere in it. Im getting a nationally recognized education (35th in nation) in my major atleast from a university with a tuition of roughly 1,700 a semester |
Chad
| | #28 posted May 17, 2008 at 1:52am (EDT) |
nationally recognized in your major is bullcrap. If you go to podunk U and it is rated #1 but no one has heard of it, no one cares about it. employers dont scour over the newsweek ranking of schools. If they heard of it, its a mark for you, if not, they dont care.
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DR_SPOCK
| #29 posted May 17, 2008 at 2:55am (EDT)
edited May 17, 2008 at 3:12am (EDT) |
I want to go to Podunk U.
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Chad
| | #30 posted May 17, 2008 at 3:01am (EDT) |
your mom does.
SNAP! |
DR_SPOCK
| | #31 posted May 17, 2008 at 3:12am (EDT) |
I misspelled "Podunk."
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thelazyone22
| #32 posted May 17, 2008 at 3:14am (EDT)
edited May 17, 2008 at 3:17am (EDT) |
ChosenWarrior wrote:
> Ha, i knew it had Tech somewhere in it. Im getting a nationally recognized
> education (35th in nation) in my major atleast from a university with
> a tuition of roughly 1,700 a semester
LOL.
Are you trying to brag or something? Because you failed miserably.
1) What does "nationally recognized" even mean? I was impressed that you were going to the 35th ranked school in the country and was going to look it up until I read "in my major". That seems like an awfully specific categorization to brag about. It's like saying "I have the best grades in tenth grade in my own home!"
2) "from a university"? Are you unwilling to even tell what "35th in the nation in my major with students over 6 feet tall and who wear jeans on Thursday" school you're attending? Come on... |
Reed
 
| #33 posted May 17, 2008 at 11:27am (EDT)
edited May 17, 2008 at 3:55pm (EDT) |
I put in my transfer application at UF and USF. Will be having to take out a student loan, fo sure. |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #34 posted May 17, 2008 at 3:14pm (EDT) |
You guys can suck my dick for all i care, haha. Who said i was bragging, im paying for a cheap education that isnt crap and is local and fun. Damn i just went to the best University in my state for my major. Chill out
What's more you took it like a fudgein insult you stupid fudge, like i did something terribly wrong.
Yes, they have a flagship major, i have already said my major and what university i was going to a couple of times, didnt feel the need to enlighten everyone again with facts they dont care about. |
Reed
| #35 posted May 17, 2008 at 4:48pm (EDT)
edited May 17, 2008 at 4:51pm (EDT) |
just applied at UCF. Im trying to go for a finance major, what do yall think about UCF, UF, and/or USF?
I was going to take a couple years off after my AA, but I just recently figured out what I want to do, so I think I can sacrifice another couple years so I can make some good money asap after I get the BA and do the whole college life thing. |
ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #36 posted May 17, 2008 at 4:54pm (EDT) |
UCF i think is the best for finance. They are all good schools |
Chad
| | #37 posted May 18, 2008 at 1:19am (EDT) |
ChosenWarrior wrote:
> You guys can suck my dick for all i care, haha. Who said i was bragging,
> im paying for a cheap education that isnt crap and is local and fun.
> Damn i just went to the best University in my state for my major.
> Chill out
>
> What's more you took it like a fudgein insult you stupid fudge, like
> i did something terribly wrong.
>
> Yes, they have a flagship major, i have already said my major and
> what university i was going to a couple of times, didnt feel the need
> to enlighten everyone again with facts they dont care about.
i was just wanting to make sure you werent going there thinking it would open all kinds of doors for you afterwards. if you are going there just for the education and not the reputation, fine. |
gamefreak614
| | #38 posted May 18, 2008 at 6:46am (EDT) |
hi benstylus,
Thanks for all your help. I will definitely have my sister check out those 2 links.
Thanks again!
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ChosenWarrior
(frozen)
| | #39 posted May 18, 2008 at 2:27pm (EDT) |
Chad wrote:
> ChosenWarrior wrote:
>> You guys can suck my dick for all i care, haha. Who said i was
> bragging,
>> im paying for a cheap education that isnt crap and is local and
> fun.
>> Damn i just went to the best University in my state for my major.
>> Chill out
>>
>> What's more you took it like a fudgein insult you stupid fudge, like
>> i did something terribly wrong.
>>
>> Yes, they have a flagship major, i have already said my major and
>> what university i was going to a couple of times, didnt feel the
> need
>> to enlighten everyone again with facts they dont care about.
>
> i was just wanting to make sure you werent going there thinking it
> would open all kinds of doors for you afterwards. if you are going
> there just for the education and not the reputation, fine.
Wasnt talking to you Chad, atleast not mostly. Hell, no im not going there for reputation. Best college for me in Louisiana for what im planning to do, and is why i chose it over LSU. Man, i went there for a visit, and that place is fun as hell. More so than LSU, which surprised me, and is also another factor that went into my choosing.
Tulane sent me like a fudgein 27,000 scholarship and that was no where near enough to cover it. They are expensive as hell, plus i didnt like the school even though it DOES have a great rep. Just going someplace fun, cheap, but can still give me a good enough education that can compare to other universities. |
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