How do you balance being an adult college student and a full-time job?
356550
I really sympathize with you.  You HAVE to get enough sleep, for starters.  It can be hard to get classes around your work hours, too.  I took out loans for my last two years (EDIT - and didn't work), because it was so hard.\nMy sister worked her way through in 3 years by taking extra classes, but worked less hours and had NO money to spare.\nGood luck.
1138834
Unless there has been some -- drastic changes, financial aid barely cover a bag of chips after educational finances are deducted.  If you are starting from "bare bones" and you are a minor, you may want to re-think how much of what you have now can be stretched until you can successfully finance at least 75% of your basic needs - food, clothing, shelter & contents.  If in the near future you decide to have a roommate - pick one that can be self-reliant at the 75% level as well.  Both of you will have a little bit of change to spoil yourself.  Another rommate could cut the percentage down to 50% self-reliant for each of you.  This can be considered "drama insurance".  In addition to classes, there is employment and you'll have to plan and think ahead of routines (cleaning, sleeping, laundry, meals, work, study, attending classes ---- girls, girls, girls).\n\nUnless you have liberal parent(s) that are in excellent physical condition, you may want to slow the role of independent student.  It won't be 4-ever.  Some institutions have on-line classes in addition to traditional classes.  Some of these institutions will accept completed on-lince coursework from other institutions. Liberal Arts courses can be accomplished at a community college and many technical institutions.  You could delay initiating the amount of debt in student loans for at least a year by living at home for a few more moments and work to purchase your car :)
860062
You should be applying for both at the same time!  Also apply for student loans and work study if you are struggling (only take what you need though if you aren't).
714780
You are SOL buddy.  Why don't you just go back to school and apply for financial aid.  Start off at a community college and go from there.  Take your basics and some remedial classes.  there is nothing wrong with that and it will help you with your other studies, trust me.  You still have plenty of opportunity and I suggest you take advantage of it and get a small part time job while going to school.  You can live in a dorm and get a dorm scholarship to pay for it.  You have options.  Don't blow it.
1178977
If your financial aid will pay for food, rent, utilities, gas, and entertainment, then by all means...STUDY!  If you find that you don't have enough money for the entertainment, get a job on campus or somewhere like a library or a receptionist....something where you can study on the job and you only have to work 10-15 hours a week.   I went to school and worked full time for the last 3 yrs of my education and I went from dean's list to "d" for diploma, ya dig?  Take it easy, enjoy your education and the people you meet.  Take care and good luck!
584278
I worked anywhere from 10-30 hours per week all through high school and university.  I graduated from high school with a 94% average and (although I am not able to calculate my overall average because I went to two different schools) my GPA in my final year of university was about 3.65.  Working is fantastic- choose a job that you enjoy and that helps you make social connections.  You'll meet new people and make some money to spend on yourself, without feeling guilty about wasting "tuition" money.  Don't get a high-stress job though, because I promise that school itself is stressful enough!
389080
You need to weigh what you have to do now against the result in the end.  Can you afford it?  Some people spend much more than that for college.  If that is what you want to do with your life, and you can afford it, go for it.  There is nothing like going to work and enjoying what you do, regardless of the pay.
79624
It really depends on the reasons why you are working. If you have to provide for yourself for lunch money,gas,other needs then you really have no other choice and need to do what you have to. But maybe you should concentrate more on your studies when you get off work. split it up between the time you have after school until you go to work and the time you have after work. I worked in high school and had alot of extra curriculars and thats what I did. Mind you I wasn't an honor roll student but I had to work. So it can be done. Good luck!!
1060404
get a job and move out.  you're an adult.
589928
You have to decide which is more important. Work is great, but unless u plan to load and unload boxes (and then more boxes) for the rest of your life, ur gonna need a college degree in future life! If youre saving money FOR college then keep your job. What about trying to cut back on expenses and bills (ie cheaper place) while your studying? Get a roommate if it helps. Everybody has hard time working and studying but trust me, people always make it!\n\nI can only leave you with the words of Messala (from Ben Hur): If you want rise, do the difficult! :))\n\nall best\nMartin. Tallinn, Estonia
270337
Yes and yes. Get a part time job.Limit your spending.
320004
A good part time job in college would be something in the area that you are studying-if possible.  It would get you experience which help after college and you get to make money.  Hopefully you can get a job that is close to school and will work with your school schedule.
238061
Save up before hand. Also you can  get student loans and/or grants and scholarships. Just apply in the financial aid office. I never got a loan but did get both a scholarship and grant (you don't have to pay these back). Also another thing I did was work at the University. You could find a flexible job there that works around your classes and only work up to 20 hours per week.
861943
Some are saying that you will go on welfare that is not possible.\nSo they should relax Start with college student assistant and say you need a job , may have to reduce the study load some beginning next semester.
280840
Go to college and get a high-paying job
108213
Be a working student.
54249
Try registering with a temporary agency.  That way, when one assignment ends, if you have something planned, you do not have to take another until you are ready to do so. They do both part time and full time placements. You can also say you do not want to work the summer, then start again in September.  You can also accumulate vacation time with some of them, after working enough hours.