Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

     

Left Nav S-B Home FAQ Members List S-B on Facebook Arcade WEAX Tides Buoys Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Right Nav

Left Container Right Container
 

Go Back   Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating » Main Forum » StriperTalk!
Reload this Page Suggested trips for me and my 12 year-old for 2019!

StriperTalk! All things Striper

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-03-2019, 10:15 AM   #1
RIROCKHOUND
Also known as OAK
iTrader: (0)
 
RIROCKHOUND's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,420
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim in CT View Post
i have three college tuitions to somehow pay for, first. 4 if i count my wife’s online masters degree.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
State schools Jim, state schools...
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
Bryan

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
RIROCKHOUND is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2019, 11:15 AM   #2
Jim in CT
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 20,443
Quote:
Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND View Post
State schools Jim, state schools...
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
Probably our only option!

I've always kind of assumed that I' be fulfilling my responsibility, if I can fund maybe 75%-80% of tuition at a state university. They can borrow anything above and beyond that.
Jim in CT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2019, 12:34 PM   #3
The Dad Fisherman
Super Moderator
iTrader: (0)
 
The Dad Fisherman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,225
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim in CT View Post
Probably our only option!

I've always kind of assumed that I' be fulfilling my responsibility, if I can fund maybe 75%-80% of tuition at a state university. They can borrow anything above and beyond that.
When the dust settled, it cost my daughter less to go to a private out-of-state school than it did for her to go to UMASS.

One of the keys is to build a college resume that makes a school want you. A lot of Private schools have huge endowments and if they see you as a positive addition to their school, they will help you financially.
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
The Dad Fisherman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2019, 02:20 PM   #4
Jim in CT
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 20,443
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman View Post
When the dust settled, it cost my daughter less to go to a private out-of-state school than it did for her to go to UMASS.

One of the keys is to build a college resume that makes a school want you. A lot of Private schools have huge endowments and if they see you as a positive addition to their school, they will help you financially.
That happened to me, it cost my parents and I more to send me to UCONN, than it would have cost for me to go to Tufts, which is way more expensive. But Tufts didn't have accounting which I thought I wanted (ended up with Math), so I went to UCONN. We were fairly poor, so Tufts threw all kinds of money at me. Probably not the smartest decision I ever made, although UCONN has this amazing ice cream parlor with the best milk shakes on the planet...

Does what you describe happen a lot? There are SO MANY talented students out there with good resumes...my oldest will probably be a 3rd degree black belt and a straight A student when he graduates, we will see what that's worth, I'm not banking on much...
Jim in CT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2019, 02:34 PM   #5
The Dad Fisherman
Super Moderator
iTrader: (0)
 
The Dad Fisherman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,225
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim in CT View Post
Does what you describe happen a lot? There are SO MANY talented students out there with good resumes...my oldest will probably be a 3rd degree black belt and a straight A student when he graduates, we will see what that's worth, I'm not banking on much...
Not gonna say it happens a lot, but it does happen. My understanding is that with the ivy leagues, if you get accepted, they will make sure you can afford to go there.

There are also a lot of schools that offer free tuition and other scholarships based on GPA/Test Scores.

https://talk.collegeconfidential.com...ps.html#latest

all i can say is just do the research, their is all kind of ways to cut costs and help out with tuition.
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
The Dad Fisherman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2019, 02:51 PM   #6
Jim in CT
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 20,443
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman View Post
Not gonna say it happens a lot, but it does happen. My understanding is that with the ivy leagues, if you get accepted, they will make sure you can afford to go there.

There are also a lot of schools that offer free tuition and other scholarships based on GPA/Test Scores.

https://talk.collegeconfidential.com...ps.html#latest

all i can say is just do the research, their is all kind of ways to cut costs and help out with tuition.
Thoughtful of you to post, I appreciate it.

Not sure any are Ivy League material, and if they are, I'll be steering them elsewhere.
Jim in CT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2019, 03:15 PM   #7
The Dad Fisherman
Super Moderator
iTrader: (0)
 
The Dad Fisherman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,225
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim in CT View Post
Thoughtful of you to post, I appreciate it.

Not sure any are Ivy League material, and if they are, I'll be steering them elsewhere.
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
The Dad Fisherman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2019, 04:51 PM   #8
RIROCKHOUND
Also known as OAK
iTrader: (0)
 
RIROCKHOUND's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,420
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim in CT View Post
Probably our only option!

I've always kind of assumed that I' be fulfilling my responsibility, if I can fund maybe 75%-80% of tuition at a state university. They can borrow anything above and beyond that.
When they get closer, let me know. I know a few things about the state schools in CT...
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
Bryan

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
RIROCKHOUND is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2019, 05:23 PM   #9
Jim in CT
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 20,443
Quote:
Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND View Post
When they get closer, let me know. I know a few things about the state schools in CT...
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
Thanks, we have many years, 6th grade, 3rd grade, 2nd grade. God I'd rater talk about fishing trips.
Jim in CT is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Hybrid Mode Hybrid Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:33 PM.
Contact Us - Striped Bass Fishing - Stripers, Surfcasting, Boating, Fly Fishing, and more - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin. Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Please use all necessary and proper safety precautions. STAY SAFE Striper Talk Forums
Copyright 1998-20012 Striped-Bass.com