Moving out truly on my own this time

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<p>I've decided to pay for college completely on my own this time around as a sophomore. I'm taking out a private loan and using financial aid. I'm not telling my parents unless they ask. Do parents generally find it a relief when this happens because mine generally used to nag me about it and claim that paying for college for me wasn't doing anything for them--it was completely for myself (making me seem as the selfish one). So my friend is going to move me in and I'll be working part-time to help cover expenses. Any advice? I've got almost 5,000 from working now.</p>

<p>I'm just so relieved because I won't have to deal with their nagging and trying to control everything from what I wear to how I act. No strings attached. Now I don't have to worry that if I don't act a certain way to them they won't pay.</p>

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<p>If you know for a fact that you will be able to manage the debt after graduation, (which most people CAN NOT) then do it. If not, I would suggest that you try to live through parents aid for another year and that way you can save more and have less debt.</p>

<p>I am really sorry to hear the predicament in which you are in. :/</p>

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<p>I agree with earlygrad, try to delay taking out a student loan for as long as possible. But, if you feel that you have truly reached your wits end, then do it.</p>