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sheffy4 · 03-01-2008, 12:06 AM

I agree with the other posters so far. Definitely make an appointment to see an Academic Advisor at your college. They will tell you about all the grants and scholarships you can apply for. Then, apply for every single one you can.
Silicon Toad had a good point, too. If you are not in a hurry to get a degree, consider being a part-time student with a full or part-time job.
I would say the fastest way to "grow up" is to move into your own apartment (with roommates or without), and learning how to manage your money.
A tip: once you get another job, make a point to save at least 10% of your income. Every pay check that comes, calculate 10% and immediately deposit it into a savings account. It may not sound like a lot, but it gets you into the habit of saving.

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sheffy4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 337	I agree with the other posters so far. Definitely make an appointment to see an Academic Advisor at your college. They will tell you about all the grants and scholarships you can apply for. Then, apply for every single one you can. Silicon Toad had a good point, too. If you are not in a hurry to get a degree, consider being a part-time student with a full or part-time job. I would say the fastest way to "grow up" is to move into your own apartment (with roommates or without), and learning how to manage your money. A tip: once you get another job, make a point to save at least 10% of your income. Every pay check that comes, calculate 10% and immediately deposit it into a savings account. It may not sound like a lot, but it gets you into the habit of saving.