Analyzing My Student Loan Repayment Plans
When I calculated how much debt I had accumulated after 4 years of college, I made the foolish mistake of forgetting that you always owe more than you borrowed when dealing with major loans. Recently, the official mail came in from ACS Education services giving me the choice between two repayment plans so that I [...]
How Much Debt Do I Have After 4 Years Of College?
Credit cards, car loans, and student loans are the most common portals for a college student to fall deep into debt. Some come out so far down the hole that it takes years to clear their debt. I, on the other hand, am much more fortunate than most students. My Debts I attended a state [...]
The Recession And The Effects On Paying For College
The economic events of the past year have led to the dramatic increase of concerns over how one can afford paying for college. Every method of paying for higher education has been negatively affected. All prospective college students must consider their options when it comes to being able to pay for the college that they [...]
The Future Outlook
As graduation inches closer and closer, family and friends are concerned about what my plans will be after college. Although it is getting somewhat annoying when I keep hearing the same questions, their worries (especially from my parents) are understandable. In this harsh economic time, all college graduates have no guarantees of a secure job. [...]
Damage to Wallet Done By Buying Class Materials
This semester’s classes have been a breeze so far (and also very fun since I’m in a EMT concentration). Although classes have been okay, the class materials are dealing a heavy blow to my wallet or should I say, credit card. I’ve asked previous students of the classes and they weren’t required to purchase most [...]
