Does this sound like a good idea for college?

Question

Ok, I plan on going to college close to home and live at home for the first two years so I can add money to my bank account and "get on my feet."

Then I plan on moving to Dallas and go to school the rest of the time there.

Sound good? lol

Answer 1

yep save as much money as you can

Answer 2

Yep it sounds like a great idea. Plenty of time for everything, no need to rush straight into one college if you'd rather save money for it first.

Answer 3

That's good but you might want to consider some expenses of commuting to school.  I am a commuter and I do have some expenses to pay.  You want to think about where your school is located and figure out the best way to get there.  Will you take a bus? or a train?  You have to figure in those expenses for the monthly pass.  Or if you want to drive, you have to pay for the car itself, insurance, and gas too.  Sometimes too the school will charge you a yearly fee to park at their school which varies school to school.  Depending on where you live, it may vary with how much you might need to pay.  Consider your expenses, it may be more beneficial and less expensive to live on campus then deal with the extra fees, especially if you can get a loan for your housing expenses which you can pay once you graduate.  Meanwhile, you could get a part time job while on campus too to help pay any expenses.  Commuting is also a strain on you too during the day, knowing you then have to get home, however far it may be.  I don't mean to be a downer, but those are some things I'e encountered as a commuter student myself.

Answer 4

sounds great, GOOD LUCK!! You will do great!

Answer 5

Very good plan to always start at home for the first two years.  Its good to have a "home base" with something familiar as you test out college life.   Where is "home?"   Dallas isn't my top choice for colleges (there are some good programs depending on what you're studying)  

Answer 6

Sounds like a really good plan. Another option is to do all your general ed classes for cheaper at a community college (perhaps that's what you're planning to do). The only downside is that you might miss out on making friends that you'll have for four years when you transfer to Dallas. But the extra money will go a long way after you graduate.

Answer 7

first two years, living at home is the BEST idea!!!  idk where youre at... i hope youre in texas- because out of state tuition suuuucks.