I'm currently earning my business degree at a community college (which is a very good school). I work full-time, and take 3 evening courses. (3 in the fall, 3 in the winter, 1 class in the spring, 1 class in the summer). I take 8 courses per year (as opposed to 10 courses that a typical full-time student takes), so my degree will take 5 years instead of 4. However, I have no debt and am able to pay all my living expenses, continue to raise my teenage daughter, continue building my savings, and will come out of it with a very profitable career when I'm finished (accounting).
My tuition during the fall and winter terms comes to just under $1k(per term), and this includes extended medical/dental plan for myself and my family and a bus pass for the duration of my studies. I sold my car last spring and mostly get around on bus (I live in a very easy town to do this - plus I'm right on the bus route). I buy most of my texts used from other students which is way cheaper than the campus bookstore (even for their used texts they want alot). My tuition in the Spring and Summer comes to about $350 per term.
My annual school costs: approximately $2,700 for tuition + approximately $500 for texts.
I know quite a few people who are paying for their college/university with little or no debt by working at the same time like I am doing.
Good luck to you!
|