<p>I know it's a wonderful school and everything, but it's so expensive.
My parents said to not worry about money, but a week ago, my mom subtly tried to change my mind about Michigan and wanted me to go to Georgia Tech.
I kinda wanted to switch cus of the finance, but I thought it's too late.
Just next year, I'm receiving
Grant- 14,891
Loans- 7600
WOrk Study- 3000</p>
<p>So total, I'm getting 25,491 and I end up paying around 23,000</p>
<p>Oh, also. I'm not 100% sure what work study is. I have an idea (where you work @school and all your money goes to tuition?)</p>
<p>So all in all, is there a way to get out of this IF I wanted to.
Am I screwed financially or will I be fine? I think I'm worrying too much about my parents making money and paying for my school because they still have to send my sister to college, she's gonna be a fish in high school next year..
In what ways can I help pay for college for the next for years?
Am I right about what work study is?</p>
<p>Oh yeah I don’t know why I said is there a way of getting out.
Disregard that question, I already have plane tickets bought for orientation and stuff.</p>
<p>Work study is a job, typically on campus, which allows you to help pay some of your personal expenses throughout the year. You get the money each pay period. I would not count the work study as paying part of your tuition as you are only getting a portion of that every two weeks and the full tuition and living expenses are due before the beginning of each term. I would think of it as money which allows you to do things throughout the term. You could save it all up to help pay for your books in the winter term but it won’t help you with the fall expenses other than maybe laundry costs.</p>
<p>If you are unsure about attending you can always withdraw and the most you would lose is any deposits you may have already made.</p>
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<li><p>Have you talked to your parents about this? It may be that for your mother it’s less about the money than you being so far away in Michigan.</p></li>
<li><p>Work-study jobs exist all over campus, they are part of the financial aid program and can range from working in the cafeteria to working in a lab doing research. There is probably a work study job listing available online through fin-aid or the career office.</p></li>
<li><p>Since it’s prior to May 1st I assume it’s relatively easy to withdraw though you obviously need to be sure that’s what you want to do.</p></li>
<li><p>Worst case, you’ve committed for one year to Michigan. Nothing stops you from applying as a transfer to other schools anytime you wish.</p></li>
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<p>Michigan was a stretch for us financially, too, back when my D made the decision to attend. My H wanted to have her stay instate and where she could have gone for free, but he eventually went along with her and is so happy now that she’s at U Michigan. It has been worth every penny for her to be there, academically and socially. </p>
<p>Although Georgia Tech is academically a great school, it just doesn’t offer the well-rounded college experience that Michigan does. One of my D’s best friends is there and although loves the profs, is socially unhappy. </p>
<p>My advice is, if you go to Michigan…make the most out of it and show your parents that it is worth it. Also, we divide the payments into the monthly plan. It makes it much easier. Your expenses will also go down in some ways as you are there…moving out of the dorm, some classes don’t require expensive books once you get past intro courses, etc.</p>
<p>GT is somewhere in 20k, but I didn’t submit all my financial aid information to them…</p>
<p>2forcollege, I agree with you, you made me feel better, thanks I remember my mom telling me about her friends regretting sending their children to UT instead of Michigan.</p>
<p>“Although Georgia Tech is academically a great school, it just doesn’t offer the well-rounded college experience that Michigan does. One of my D’s best friends is there and although loves the profs, is socially unhappy.”</p>
<p>Could you describe the well-roundedness experience of Michigan?</p>
<p>my S goes to Ga Tech and she has a great time. Tech is a little more “nerdy” (kinda like MIT and Cal Tech), but she’s not the nerd-type (forgot her major, but its not engineering) and she is always talking about how there is something to do. Though I’ll admit Michigan is closer to the fantasyland college experience most people dream about</p>
<p>Renewed,
What I think makes Michigan a more well-rounded experience is that it is a true mix of just about everything you could wish for in a university. A student can pick and choose from so many different options, that they can have the college life they are looking for…from academic to social. Also, like my D, you can have a very diverse group of friends, academic subjects and activities. At Michigan, if you’re into the Indy music scene…you’ll find plenty of concerts to go to, if you’re into football and sports…I can’t think of a better place to be, if you’re into the arts…there are more offerings than you’ll ever have the time to enjoy, if you’re into Greek life…there’s a very vibrant and diverse number of options (but one great thing about Michigan, as opposed to many other colleges with a strong Greek scene, is that you don’t have to participate in it to have other campus leadership positions or a social life), if you’re into intellectual discussions…you’ll find there are others into that as well, etc. I could go on and on for as many interests a student may have, they’ll likely find what they’re looking for at Michigan.</p>
<p>But what I feel is even more important than all the different options available, is that you have a very interesting population of students. I understand the pain students have gone through with the slow admissions decisions (especially this year), but I do think the holistic process brings together a good mix of students. My D has often commented about what interesting people she has met in her classes and how much she enjoys some of the discussions. I was an engineering major myself (switched after 2 years and not at Michigan), and I would strongly encourage engineering majors to choose a school like Michigan where you have the opportunity to broaden your social horizons. In my career, I ended-up working with many engineers and the ones who were more well-rounded socially were much more successful career wise.</p>
<p>And yes, Ann Arbor is the real life manifestation of most every college town fantasy! Especially in the spring when all the trees and tulips are blooming! Or in the fall, with the trees in full color and “GO BLUE” everywhere. Fun places to shop and eat, local coffee houses, movie houses, etc.</p>
<p>I meant that among the engineers I worked with, those with leadership skills and confidence in public speaking were more successful in their careers. I think those skills develop more effectively in a more socially/academically diverse environment like Michigan, than a school more focused on engineering…these opinions are just based on my own life experience and I’m certain there are exceptions. But people come onto this site asking for opinions, and when I have one…I share it.</p>
I remember my mom telling me about her friends regretting sending their children to UT instead of Michigan.</p>