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User0098237490 t1_ivke4oj wrote

Reply to comment by DoggyP93 in Is it possible (or rather, realistic) for a broke 25 year old to (assuming he gets in) attend URI without incurring a single penny of debt? by PinkSwallowLove

In state, commuting. Those thing’s definitely help cut down on the cost for sure, but not nearly enough to walk away debt free.

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Frizzy_Bee t1_ivlbkuw wrote

Not sure where this is coming from, I graduated in 2019 without a penny of debt attending all 4 years commuting in state. Definitely doable, just needs a lot of hard work and commitment

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User0098237490 t1_ivlcaac wrote

What do you mean you’re “not sure where this is coming from?” Not everybody has the same experience that you do, you do realize that right?

Hard work and commitment to what exactly? If you already have a lot of money to begin with then no shit you can walk away debt-free and not have to take out loans, but not everyone comes from money or has their parents to help them pay off their tuition.

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Frizzy_Bee t1_ivld1o1 wrote

Assuming you get substantial aid, your bill shouldn’t be more than a few thousand a semester, this is fairly easy to maintain with a part time job and saving in the summer. Sure there are differences between people, but it’s definitely doable.

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User0098237490 t1_ivle8fe wrote

I assume the person who wrote this post was talking about attending URI without having to pay a dime, which isn’t realistic unless they hit the jackpot with scholarships or join the military. And even if they do get aid, a few grand a semester isn’t cheap with a part-time job that pays minimum wage. Tuition costs at that school have also probably gone up a lot since you first went there.

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Frizzy_Bee t1_ivlkmhb wrote

OP says savings from work so assuming he was willing to work a job.

It isn’t easy to do, but it’s doable. If you’re willing to sacrifice on partying and focus on work and school you can definitely do it

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User0098237490 t1_ivlnptr wrote

I don’t go to parties, drink, or smoke weed and the shit still isn’t easy without taking out loans or ending up in debt. Know it might be surprising, but not everyone lives the way you think they do.

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Used_Offer3967 t1_ivlxpb7 wrote

Agreed. If you are trying to live the "college life" you are probably blowing your cash, especially in dorms and with a car. If the person is in need, more programs exist to help. Its the middle-class eighteen year olds who can't manage a job and school who take the easy money and are indebted.

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Used_Offer3967 t1_ivlxfb5 wrote

I agree with you. Not sure why someone downvoted you. It is doable, taking advantage of every program possible--especially if you are low income.

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