<p>1) Can financial aid cover-off campus living. I receive federal, state, and university grants, a university and state scholarship, federal work study, and subsidized loans. I've heard some people say they use their financial aid for off-campus living and others saying they can't because it only qualifies towards on-campus housing. This is my second year living on-campus and I really want to move-in with one of my present day roommates since we get along living together but I don't know if it would financially savvy? </p>
<p>2) Over the summer my dad wants me to work in the state he lives in. I graduated in state A, and visit state B for vacations/breaks and what not but I'm not sure if this will affect my financial aid. (My mom lives in state A but isn't and was never willing to help me out with pretty much anything...even when I lived with her getting shampoo, toothpaste, and other things were a struggle but she would gladly spend thousands of dollars on her boyfriends. Anyway, I stayed in this state just because college would be much cheaper since all of my expenses were covered for the time being. I also have a good amount of friends which proves to be helpful which it comes to emotional support and moving in/out of my residence hall(I don't have a car)) I know if I make over $6,000 it can reduce the amount of financial aid but I think it would be good if I did get a summer job to increase the amount of work experience I have and also to do something productive with my summer. How will working out of state affect my financial aid? I also won't have to pay for housing or food which can save me so much money since I've been living at one university or another during the summer.</p>
<p>3) I would to double major and minor but am pretty sure I will go over 120 credits. I'm majoring in International Studies and want to double major in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Theatre. I'm not sure how many credits it will go up to but I don't think all the financial aid I receive will continue to finance my education after a certain amount of credits or years. If I graduate with my one major, I'll graduate in 3 years rather than the 4 but two of my scholarships go up to 4 years (no matter the credits). I currently have 94 credits in my second year of college (AP credits and two summer semesters). If I were to stop receiving grants and if I maxed out of loan money what are other ways to finance my education, when I also need somewhere to live, groceries, and probably a car, car insurance, and gas? I currently work part time with a federal work study job but I definitely don't get paid enough especially since my phone bill is $120-$160 a month. Also does anyone know of a good cell phone plan that offers unlimited texting/data for less than what I pay? I have an IPhone 4 and the bill is crazy...it's under my dad's plan and it's under a 2 year contract. My dad thought it was a good idea to get this phone for Christmas but it costs a hell of a lot and I never really wanted a smartphone...it's just more money out of my pocket.</p>
<p>Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!</p>