While this is true, how you are going to pay for your education is a completely different issue. Don't worry, there are several options when it comes to paying for your education, you just have to find out which one will work best for you.
You can always try and apply for scholarships. Apply for any and all types of scholarships, that's right, I said any and all types. Some scholarships that say they are only for one gender or one race or religion may not get any applicants. So, why not apply for these? If you are the only one applying for it, what makes you think they won't just give it to you because you cared enough to apply. At one school, a guy received a scholarship that was only accepting female applicants, but since he was the only one who applied, and there were no female applicants, he was the one who received the scholarship.
Something else you might want to look into are grants. You can get state grants, federal grants, or institutional grants. There are as many types of grants as there are majors, some are specific for your type of major, and some are for just undergraduate or graduate in general. Grants are normally given to those who express a great need for financial aid, and normally do not need to be repaid when you get out of school.
If you either already have a degree and want to get a higher degree, or never got a degree, your employer may be able to help fund your schooling. Depending on what field you are working in, and if your education would be related to your job, some companies may help pay your tuition. For those who are employed by the federal government or are an active-duty service member, there is a possibility you are eligible for tuition assistance.
Some colleges or universities allow you to have a monthly payment plan. By enrolling in a monthly payment plan, you can spread the cost of your tuition over several months instead of one big payment. For this option you need to check with which ever college or university you are thinking about applying too. Every college may be different so be sure to double check before just enrolling.
Another thing you can do to help cut down costs is if you aren't sure what major you want to apply for, you can attend a community college in the mean time. While at a community college you can get most of your basics covered and at a lower price than at a major university or college. If you know what all you want to take, look for colleges that are close to where you currently live, or close to someone who you can live with. Tuition costs are different for people who are out of state or country than for those who are in state. This will also help lower the cost of room and board saving you some money.
You can always try and apply for scholarships. Apply for any and all types of scholarships, that's right, I said any and all types. Some scholarships that say they are only for one gender or one race or religion may not get any applicants. So, why not apply for these? If you are the only one applying for it, what makes you think they won't just give it to you because you cared enough to apply. At one school, a guy received a scholarship that was only accepting female applicants, but since he was the only one who applied, and there were no female applicants, he was the one who received the scholarship.
Something else you might want to look into are grants. You can get state grants, federal grants, or institutional grants. There are as many types of grants as there are majors, some are specific for your type of major, and some are for just undergraduate or graduate in general. Grants are normally given to those who express a great need for financial aid, and normally do not need to be repaid when you get out of school.
If you either already have a degree and want to get a higher degree, or never got a degree, your employer may be able to help fund your schooling. Depending on what field you are working in, and if your education would be related to your job, some companies may help pay your tuition. For those who are employed by the federal government or are an active-duty service member, there is a possibility you are eligible for tuition assistance.
Some colleges or universities allow you to have a monthly payment plan. By enrolling in a monthly payment plan, you can spread the cost of your tuition over several months instead of one big payment. For this option you need to check with which ever college or university you are thinking about applying too. Every college may be different so be sure to double check before just enrolling.
Another thing you can do to help cut down costs is if you aren't sure what major you want to apply for, you can attend a community college in the mean time. While at a community college you can get most of your basics covered and at a lower price than at a major university or college. If you know what all you want to take, look for colleges that are close to where you currently live, or close to someone who you can live with. Tuition costs are different for people who are out of state or country than for those who are in state. This will also help lower the cost of room and board saving you some money.