Originally Posted by jorgelito

Get loans. It's the best bargain out there. Your school sounds very cheap actually. You're lucky.

There are many ways top pay for college, it's simple.

1. Go to community college for 2 years. It's very cheap. Get your AA too
2. Transfer to a 4-year instituion
a. State school - cheaper tuition for residents
b. Private school - more expensive BUT much more student aid
3. Live at home - save tons of money by staying at home
4. Books
a. Go to the school library or the local public library. Most profs have their books
available at the library.
b. Sometimes you can ask the professor directly as they keep extra copies. Many of
my professors gave me the book for class.
c. Buy used - much cheaper alternative and you get the same price when you sell
back as you would a new one.

For tuition assistance, apply for a school loan. Work-study is also a great option.

Good luck.