Michigan State (No Debt) or NYU (Debt)... HELP

Transfer Students
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Hello! I’m currently at Michigan State studying Theatre/Musical Theatre and am looking to transfer to NYU; however, I am concerned about the debt.

My family can cover $30,000 of the cost per year, but no more. I come from a single-parent home ($79,000 income) with three children in college. With these stats, I may receive some financial aid.

Being in the entertainment industry, connections and opportunities are very important to success. Currently at MSU, I am concerned with my future success as we do not receive as many opportunities that are provided at other schools. I believe that the possible debt may be worth it on the long run due to NYU’s prominence as one of the top ten schools for Musical Theatre with a large amount of alumni on Broadway.

Thoughts?

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You should repost here:

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/

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NYU rarely offers good aid. You can’t borrow enough to make the difference, and you wouldn’t want to given your major. Apply to U.MI instead. They also have a very strong program.

Performance work is all about connections, yes. That means you need to be taking every gig you can get where uou are right now. Be the cheerful person who always shows up sober and early for the call. Get along well with all of the cast and the crew. Apply for the summer theater programs in your region.

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Try to transfer to U Michigan instead of NYU, they have a great network and since you’re instate costs should be ok.