Urgent! need help deciding between 2 nursing programs/colleges before August 1st

LuckyCharms913
Wed, 01 Aug 2018 18:34:26 +0000

Looks like you are reading it correctly. Since it sounded like you didn’t have housing, I thought the Rutgers cost was only for tuition and fees. That makes a big difference in affordability.

Talk to your dad, as you mentioned early on that he plans to pay your costs with loans. You and he might consider how long it will be until your sister graduates (will that free up some money?), how much he is currently able to pay for her without loans, and what amounts he has already borrowed. What you don’t want is to have him borrow for Years 1 and 2, and then not be able to qualify for Years 3 and 4.

Also you might contact Rutgers Newark and ask about housing availability. It’s August so they should know if space will be available. But if money is an issue, you might ask your dad about getting a used car to help avoid some of the time and possible late-night safety issues with the bus.

Don’t get frustrated; you’ve got two good options and at least one of them is going to work out.