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Throw away your children’s future for an overpriced metal box (lemmy.world)
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[–] 0 points 1 year ago (7 children)

I do not understand the concept of parents paying for college anyway. Mine didn’t have the means to do that and I didn’t want them to stress over having to do it, so I did it myself.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    did it myself

    Can't be done here.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Where is here? For reference I’m in the US. I did a combination of applying for a load of scholarships and grants, coupled with working while in college and then paying the rest off over time. It sucked.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    I also took care of my own college costs, but I can see how cost growth has far exceeded the general inflation rate and federal aid has been shrinking, to put that out of reach.

    Also I benefited from a significant scholarship from my Dad’s employer, and that kind of thing just doesn’t exist anymore. There aren’t any for my kids to reach for

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