Comments on: Ten Ways Anyone Can Go to College With Zero Student Loans http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/ Adding a punchline to your bottom line Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:32:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: 2004 Graduate in Debt http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-209294 2004 Graduate in Debt Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:04:05 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-209294 I graduated in 2004 with $45,000 in debt because I went to a Private School. It took me 5 years to graduate but I didn't work ONE TIME during that 5 years at a job. I spent all my time living the GOOD LIFE and loving it. I even met my wife thanks to my easy going lifestyle in college and we are still happily married now 4 years later. Life is about being happy and having fun. If your not having fun your wasting your life. I borrowed the MAX amount on my stafford loans so I could get between $2500 - $3000 in a refund check from the financial aid office the 2nd week of each semester. It was GREAT and the fact I owe $45,000 is perfectly find with me. Many people tried to tell me "oh why are you borrowing so much money?" The answer is... Because I want to LIVE MY LIFE and ENJOY IT. Not be a cheapscate penny pencing bastartd who doesn't know how to have a good time. My wife would agree!! Besides, I consolidated my loans right after I graduated and got a 2.875% interest rate. My payments are ONLY 220 a month!! I can easily pay that and my debt was WELL worth it!! I graduated in 2004 with $45,000 in debt because I went to a Private School. It took me 5 years to graduate but I didn’t work ONE TIME during that 5 years at a job. I spent all my time living the GOOD LIFE and loving it. I even met my wife thanks to my easy going lifestyle in college and we are still happily married now 4 years later.

Life is about being happy and having fun. If your not having fun your wasting your life.

I borrowed the MAX amount on my stafford loans so I could get between $2500 - $3000 in a refund check from the financial aid office the 2nd week of each semester. It was GREAT and the fact I owe $45,000 is perfectly find with me.

Many people tried to tell me “oh why are you borrowing so much money?” The answer is… Because I want to LIVE MY LIFE and ENJOY IT. Not be a cheapscate penny pencing bastartd who doesn’t know how to have a good time. My wife would agree!!

Besides, I consolidated my loans right after I graduated and got a 2.875% interest rate. My payments are ONLY 220 a month!! I can easily pay that and my debt was WELL worth it!!

]]> By: Career Aptitude Test http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-207245 Career Aptitude Test Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:08:24 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-207245 This is great, but I just don't see how it can work for everyone - there are extreme circumstances to all situations, and I don't think something like this could be easily cross applied to all. This is great, but I just don’t see how it can work for everyone - there are extreme circumstances to all situations, and I don’t think something like this could be easily cross applied to all.

]]> By: Joe http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-182147 Joe Mon, 12 May 2008 02:02:17 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-182147 To save money, go to an inexpensive college. Either one where you get in-state tuition or one like these seven, which have cheap room and board and cheap tuition whether you are in state or out of state. Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. Eastern Oregon University Southeastern Oklahoma State U. Northern State University (SD) Southwest MN State Univ (MN) Bemidji State University (MN) To save money, go to an inexpensive college. Either one where you get in-state tuition or one like these seven, which have cheap room and board and cheap tuition whether you are in state or out of state.
Univ. of Arkansas–Monticello
Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ.
Eastern Oregon University
Southeastern Oklahoma State U.
Northern State University (SD)
Southwest MN State Univ (MN)
Bemidji State University (MN)

]]> By: Devante Dugas http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-177169 Devante Dugas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:47:44 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-177169 I'm a great athlete but my grades are passing but they're below average and i don't know how i will get to college. I’m a great athlete but my grades are passing but they’re below average and i don’t know how i will get to college.

]]> By: Chris http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-177159 Chris Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:12:44 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-177159 Community College rocks, my TOTAL tuition for one semester at CC, is now what I pay for one class at my four-year. Community College rocks, my TOTAL tuition for one semester at CC, is now what I pay for one class at my four-year.

]]> By: ada http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-153955 ada Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-153955 This is the dumbest post ever. 1) How could you put 'have your parents pay’? Wow. That’s so out of the question, that's not even funny. I can't believe that would be listed as a way to 'get a debt free college education'. I don't need anyone else paying for my college; I can do it on my own. 2) I was valedictorian of my class, took and pass every AP exam possible, had a 1500 SAT, graduated in 3 years, was awarded many, many scholarships, worked all through college and the summers, and lived off of Ramen and Easy Mac. And what do you know - I still came out with college debt. This post is ridiculous and a joke to those of us that can't have our parents pay for college and work our butts off for the first 18 years of our life. This is the dumbest post ever. 1) How could you put ‘have your parents pay’? Wow. That’s so out of the question, that’s not even funny. I can’t believe that would be listed as a way to ‘get a debt free college education’. I don’t need anyone else paying for my college; I can do it on my own. 2) I was valedictorian of my class, took and pass every AP exam possible, had a 1500 SAT, graduated in 3 years, was awarded many, many scholarships, worked all through college and the summers, and lived off of Ramen and Easy Mac. And what do you know - I still came out with college debt. This post is ridiculous and a joke to those of us that can’t have our parents pay for college and work our butts off for the first 18 years of our life.

]]> By: Dontel allen http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-132420 Dontel allen Tue, 25 Dec 2007 02:37:12 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-132420 Hi, my name is Dontel and i've been wondering about how hard college might be 4 me but, im also athlete and plans 4 college was 2 master criminal justice class and play football but my goal is 2 really play football and go pro because i have talent. Hi, my name is Dontel and i’ve been wondering about how hard college might be 4 me but, im also athlete and plans 4 college was 2 master criminal justice class and play football but my goal is 2 really play football and go pro because i have talent.

]]> By: Umang http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-126357 Umang Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:57:35 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-126357 i would suggest that if you are 18 before graduation try to get a job and pay tax because then you can file for independency so your pretty much saying that your parents are not paying for you and youll get awesome financial aid and maybe even grants i would suggest that if you are 18 before graduation try to get a job and pay tax because then you can file for independency so your pretty much saying that your parents are not paying for you and youll get awesome financial aid and maybe even grants

]]> By: Brian http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-121047 Brian Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:13:17 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-121047 One thing that no one seems to mention in here is how to get scholarships with a GED or another form of education. Thats where the problem occurs turning you life around if you are a high school grad. One thing that no one seems to mention in here is how to get scholarships with a GED or another form of education. Thats where the problem occurs turning you life around if you are a high school grad.

]]> By: Queercents » Blog Archive » Looming Student Loans: How to Get a Debt-Free College Education http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-118346 Queercents » Blog Archive » Looming Student Loans: How to Get a Debt-Free College Education Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:09:25 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-118346 [...] what’s the solution? The blogger at Punny Money offers up Ten Ways to Get A Debt-Free College Education and while I disagree with Number 5 (have your parents take out a home equity loan to pay for your [...] [...] what’s the solution? The blogger at Punny Money offers up Ten Ways to Get A Debt-Free College Education and while I disagree with Number 5 (have your parents take out a home equity loan to pay for your [...]

]]> By: Stuff Worth Reading, Because It Beats Stripping Your Way Through College | Punny Money http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-92524 Stuff Worth Reading, Because It Beats Stripping Your Way Through College | Punny Money Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:34:10 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-92524 [...] has you passing out and waking up while choking on your own bile, consider these options for paying for college without needing student loans. Looks like you won’t need to strip your way through college after [...] [...] has you passing out and waking up while choking on your own bile, consider these options for paying for college without needing student loans. Looks like you won’t need to strip your way through college after [...]

]]> By: ispf http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-51976 ispf Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:38:42 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-51976 This is a great post! It beat me - fair and square - out of FMF March Madness. If it wasn't for the loyalty towards my own submission, I would have voted for this one :) Good luck through the remaining rounds. [...] Also, Nick @ Punny Money has a a great article about going to college without taking loans that you may want to check out. [...] This is a great post! It beat me - fair and square - out of FMF March Madness. If it wasn’t for the loyalty towards my own submission, I would have voted for this one :) Good luck through the remaining rounds.

[...] Also, Nick @ Punny Money has a a great article about going to college without taking loans that you may want to check out. [...]

]]> By: Free Money Finance http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-51685 Free Money Finance Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:10:35 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-51685 <strong>Free Money Finance March Madness, Sweet Sixteen, Posts 9-16...</strong> We're continuing with the Sweet Sixteen of Free Money Finance March Madness (if you wonder what's going on in these posts, see my article announcing March Madness and/or click on my March Madness category link and scroll down to read... Free Money Finance March Madness, Sweet Sixteen, Posts 9-16…

We’re continuing with the Sweet Sixteen of Free Money Finance March Madness (if you wonder what’s going on in these posts, see my article announcing March Madness and/or click on my March Madness category link and scroll down to read…

]]> By: Free Money Finance http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-51057 Free Money Finance Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:17:34 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-51057 <strong>Free Money Finance March Madness, Round 3, Posts 25-32...</strong> Here's the last set of games in the third round of Free Money Finance March Madness (if you wonder what's going on in these posts, see my article announcing March Madness and/or click on my March Madness category link and... Free Money Finance March Madness, Round 3, Posts 25-32…

Here’s the last set of games in the third round of Free Money Finance March Madness (if you wonder what’s going on in these posts, see my article announcing March Madness and/or click on my March Madness category link and…

]]> By: My Financial Journey » March Madness Update http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-50666 My Financial Journey » March Madness Update Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:05:38 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/ten-ways-anyone-can-go-to-college-with-zero-student-loans/#comment-50666 [...] My Financial Journey’s Pimp Ride lost out to Punny Money’s Ten Ways Anyone Can Go to College With Zero Student Loans by 1 [...] [...] My Financial Journey’s Pimp Ride lost out to Punny Money’s Ten Ways Anyone Can Go to College With Zero Student Loans by 1 [...]

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