Computer paid for by Credit Card

[Hamman]

yes, I was going to buy it through my college
but they don't have the printer deal there, you only get one type of printer
then again, they don't charge tax if I order it from harvard now
tough situation

[emeraldkity4]

when you look at printers- review the type and cost of ink used.
Printers are cheap, ink is expensive- but some ink is much better.
I was always happy with my Epson, as their drivers work well with Macs, but I have been using a Canon & the ink is far superior ( and lasts longer)

[GA2012MOM]

Hamman, I assume your 2500 is coming from your Gates Scholarship. My DD, who is also a Gates Scholar, is buying her computer through the Apple store, and her College is giving her a no interest loan to purchase it, then the financial aid office will revise her award with Gates which will then in turn pay off her loan through the college. Maybe Harvard could do this also?

[kittymom]

If you can get a parent to co sign, AMEX does have an excellent student card program. I got one for my D for her study abroad, as it comes with many support services such as international cash advance, emergency health support and help for lost passports. I agree with others that you should pay credit card bills in full when ever possible, and pay cash for your computer purchased through a student discount program. ( Good choice on the Mac)