Working in college good idea?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I recently was just accepted to an out of state college that I want to attend.</p>

<p>The thing is the financial aid covers all the tuition (but not housing/food,etc)</p>

<p>Would it be a good idea to attend the college, and find a job to pay for the housing expenses. Or would that be taking too much of a risk considering I may not find a job that easy, or could get fired etc.</p>

<p>Suggestions?</p>

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<p>Get a part time one for like 2 to three days a week and it should help u…don’t worry about being fired, as long as u try. Finding a job is not too difficult just go and ask.</p>

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<p>Have you contacted them about possible work-study opportunities? You can often find work on-campus, either in the cafeterias or as an assistant in the departments.</p>

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<p>Don’t get a job right away unless it’s necessary. Adjust academically & socially first & when you feel ready to handle the commitment or are pressed financially, start working. Enjoy college!</p>

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<p>^ That would normally be good advice except the OP still has to pay for room and board.</p>

<p>OP, does your FA package include a Direct Loan (used to be called Stafford Loan)? If not you can borrow up to $5500 as a freshman.</p>

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<p>I don’t know if it’s a good idea but sometimes it is a necessary idea.
I had to work full time while in college and almost full time while in grad school.
I had no choice - parents couldn’t help - I needed to earn my own money.</p>

<p>If your financial situation dictates it, then go to work.
It won’t kill you.</p>

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<p>A work routine can give stability and a more realistic perspective, unless you work at a strip club or a used car dealership. So, yes.</p>

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<p>Hey, my job at the strip club provides plenty of realism…</p>

<p>And yes, you should be able to find work. If it’s on campus, the hours can often be flexible and you won’t need a car. Contact the school, as suggested above, re work/study. If you have AP credits, you might want to go easy your first semester while you adjust and get up to speed, work-wise. If you have computer skills, the hourly rate can be pretty good and many jobs (like campus security) enable you to study while you’re ‘on duty.’ Lots of students work 10-15 hrs/wk. You just have to be organized.</p>