Hello, I'm wondering if anybody on this I might be able to help me better understand how I can accumulate money and order to finish up my education.
Currently, I need to save about $33,000 by next April to complete my education. I'm an engineering student minoring in a foreign language and business management with the international concentration. It would take me two and a half years in the United States to finish however if I go abroad for one semester then I can finish it up and one year. The reason being, I don't have to compete with students for classes. The University I have chosen to study abroad at will allow me to finish up my minors because they prioritize International students in getting classes. They are making a serious push for international students and by guaranteeing classes they are trying to draw in more students.
Currently, I am working and I've saved up about $6,000. I have ask my family if they would be willing to co-sign on a loan; but, they are hell-bent on me not even finishing the degree if it means going abroad. They are a very conservative family. They believe that it is my “god given duty” to take care of them once I graduate (take note, I am 20 and my parents are 39 and 41 respectively)...they truly believe that “god” has given them a right to dictate my life.
I have a:
- good credit history (building it for 3 years)
- never missed a payment
- always pay more than minimum
- I have never taken out a loan that I can’t pay
- I have been with the same bank for 4 years
I have also looked into:
-selling a kidney (no matches)
-giving blood (but everything I go in I am sick)
- FAFSA (they will not cover anything that tuition…which is nothing more than $5,600 unsubsidized)
-and much more
I am in serious need of guidance. Can someone please help me figure out what I can do in order to raise the remaining funds for my education? I don’t want to have to drop out and save up money than come back.
Thank you for reading.
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