<p>*Actually, I don’t drive (never got my license). We got the car so I could learn and go ahead and get my license. I’d be a new driver, so I’m certain the rates will be high. *</p>
<p>I’m not sure it works that way once you’re an adult over 25.</p>
<p>Is your mom insured on the car? Would she let you take the car if you moved out?</p>
<p>Is the work that you’re doing something that advances your career goals? If not, there are some part-time jobs that offer health insurance and other benefits–
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<p>Thanks for the article. My job is respectable (I work with the search engines), but it’s not necessarily a part of my career goals.</p>
<p>I used to work at Ikea (on that list), but had to quit because the health insurance took my entire check and they wouldn’t let me drop it until the next year.</p>
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<p>Big dreams, but one step at a time. </p>
<p>If you are thinking about law school, you want to minimize any undergrad debt. CC for two years followed by two years somewhere else is really the best choice for you, in order to reach your future goals. Regardless of what a “lot of people” say, there are many paths to law school and successful/profitable legal careers. They don’t all pass through Ivy undergraduate campuses or T14 law schools. Focus on getting top-notch grades in undergrad, since that’s what law schools will consider far more than the name of your school. </p>
<p>Ivy League schools accept very very very few undergrad transfers, so that’s an unlikely path regardless of where you spend the next two years.</p>
<p>*I’ve had a lot of people tell me that it’s probably going to cost me admission to a T14 law school later on. *</p>
<p>not true…</p>
<p>you can go to 2 years at a CC, then go to 2 years at a good state or private, and still get accepted to a top law school.</p>
<p>BTW…going to a T-14 law school is not the be-all-end-all. Many top 50 law schools are good enough for most very successful attorneys.</p>
<p>Notrichenough - in 2009, I had additional work that increased my income by about $3000. On my main job, its $20,916, so the current monthly net is correct. You had me worried there for a minute…</p>
<p>Thanks again everyone. 
If I stay here in GA, attend CC and then transfer, the debt load should remain manageable.</p>
<p>I also see that there are some tax breaks for education expenses. I will also look into those.</p>
<p>I’m glad to see that you are considering some options that will be affordable to you.</p>
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<p>I agree with the above…one step at a time. First, review your finances and be realistic about what you can afford to pay. Second…consider doing the general education requirements at a Community college. Third, you don’t have to go to an Ivy League school to finish your undergrad degree. Fourth…the acid tests for law school are the strongest LSAT scores you can get and a great undergrad GPA. Fifth, there are many successful professionals (lawyers included) who did not get their degrees from top 14 schools. Sixth…take a serious look at your spending…eliminate anything that is not essential…</p>
<p>Would you consider working as a paralegal? I know an attorney who spent several years as a legal secretary, then paralegal as she finished her undergraduate and scrapped together the dollars for law school. She really knows the field from top to bottom.</p>