Should I go to a college out of state?
So it's always been my dream to go to a college in California, but my mother has been talking about possibly moving the family to New York. I'm still in high school and if I move, I'd finish high school in New York. But, all of my college picks are in California and there's only one school in NY that isn't too bad but I'm not all that interested in it. What are some things I should consider if I do choose to go to school basically across the U.S from where my family is? I'm also worried about the relationships I'll build in the process of moving to NY and then leaving to California. I haven't really been looking into many schools in NY (I'm starting to ) because I've been so set on going to a school in CA
Should i go out of state for college?
It depends on what you can afford. Will your parents pay the OOS tuition? You will not get FA at an OOS public. For undergrad you do not want a whole bunch of loans so it is better to stay in state. If your parents are rich, go wherever you want. If money is a concern, stay instate or try for an OOS private that is willing to through heaps of money at you. You're just going to have to understand the fact that (unless you're rich) you are not going to find a school that has EVERYTHING you're looking for. It's nice to have wants and dreams, but you have to be realistic. There are tons of good universities in California. Don't limit yourself to just three. You're going to grad school, you need to spend as little money as possible for undergrad. I wanted to go to an OOS school myself, but reality sucks sometimes; I had to stay instate and you know what, I'm glad I did. Everytime I look at my student loan balance I breathe a sigh of relief that I stayed at a cheap instate school. My pocketbook will thank me later on. You have to be realistic here. Follow your head in this instance, not your heart.
Going out of state for college?
Go I went away for college you will feel more independent and you have more confidence because you have to rely on yourself and that will make you responsible, you will grow. I went out of state and it change my view on life. I graduated and now I'm getting my masters. I met other people who wanted to pursue the same thing like getting degree and going to further their education, while my friends who stayed in state eventually quit because they saw the same people and associated with the same people that were immature in High school.Its your time to spread your wings. If you don't do it now people wont expect you to do it and you will regret it.Yes you will be homesick that's common and if you don't like being out of state after a year go to a school in-state but definitely try out of state first.
Is it worth it to go to an out of state college?
In my opinion, it's only worth it if:1) you get in-state tuition or it isn't more expensive than a comparable home state school, or2) The program you want to study is not available in your home state or the one out-of-state is exceptionalEven in case 2, I don't believe your undergraduate education really makes or breaks your career. These days, a BS or comparable degree is kind of what a high school diploma used to be. It will get you interviews and in the door but doesn't define you. The cost-effective part, to me, is far more important. How much will you be paying for either degree? If we assume they are essentially equivalent, and one costs you a lot more and doesn't gain you anything, I would consider that a bad deal. A major goal of an undergraduate education should be coming out with the least amount of debt - especially because few undergrad degrees will land you a job making enough money to pay them off fast. Of course, you may be the exception and be able to pay off a high debt quickly, but I don't recommend it. I would seriously consider schools and programs in your home state and think about what is motivating you to go out of state. If the out of state option isn't driven by a higher rate of success with respect to future salary, I would think twice. Especially if you will be accruing significantly more debt to go out of state.One last thing, many states allow you to become a resident after a period of time but make sure you fully understand how this really works. For example, I came to Virginia from Ohio for undergrad and understood that, after one year, I would be considered a resident. I did not, however, understand that it would take ANOTHER year before I could get in-state tuition. So instead of paying one year out-of-state I had to pay two years out of state and it was almost twice as much. I ended up paying (essentially) for 7 years instead of 5 and had that much more debt to show for it. In my case, it was a geographic choice and I still live in Virginia 26 years later. I chose to go out of state because my family is in VA and it is where I wanted to live.
How to pay for Out Of State College?
I'm considering both the University of Virginia and The University of Michigan, both state schools. I live in Kentucky and was wondering how I could make up the difference between the in and out of state tuition. I have a 4.0 GPA unweighted and a composite ACT of 29. Any scholarships you know either school offers? What are my options, because I would like to graduate college debt free.
Should I move out of State for College?
I am a senior in high school, I live in a small city in New York. I love FL and been planning to move there after graduation and attend college down there, is this a good idea? I do have family close by to where i would be living, but no friends...i am really close with my friends here and am afraid that we may fade. Also i would most likely be living in my own apartment since the school i would be attending is in the process of building dorms. Any advice is appreciated