Is it better to go to college cheap and miserable, or expensive and in debt?

Once you’re taking classes within your major you’ll probably meet people. Since you’re commuting, are there any students at the school that you know from high school?

Does your major have a club?

Find out which clubs are at your school.

Taking on huge debt is not only crazy, but how likely is it that your parents will qualify and agree to cosign those loans?