College isn’t cheap. In fact, it’s one of the biggest investments that most people will make for their futures. Most colleges charge tuition that ranges from $20,000 to $75,000 a year. For out-of-state students (like myself), the price tends to skew towards the upper half. While it’s easy to agree that college is a worthwhile endeavor, it’s just as easy to be scared off by the sticker price that comes along with it. Taking into account textbooks, extracurricular activities, social events, and other miscellaneous costs, the price really begins to increase. With this in mind, Ross students and the University team up find innovative methods to afford their top tier-education.
When considering colleges that I wanted to apply to, price was never a factor that I heavily considered. Not because my parents had means to pay for college out-of-pocket, but because I assumed that somehow, I would find
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She says, “I value a college degree very highly as neither of parents did the whole college thing, and because of that I am dedicated to doing everything I have to in order to finance my degree and set myself up for success in the future.” This dedication to funding her education comes directly from Alyssa’s background and upbringing. “As a low income student with a disabled parent, I have grown up knowing the real value of a dollar. Even when money is tight, my father always tells me to keep my priorities in check… A large part of that is obtaining a college degree from the Ross School of Business - a goal that I hope I can proudly say I have achieved in the next 4 years.” Through the HAIL Scholarship, babysitting, and tutoring jobs, Alyssa makes sure that a lack of funds won’t come in the way of achieving this goal. This diversified approach is the route that most Ross students, including myself, take. Using money saved as well as assistance from different sources is a surefire to cut the costs of receiving an