College Money Issues

I always knew beginning college was going to cost money, and a lot of it. It was something I always heard while growing up. I tried my best in school to be able to help myself pay for college by getting scholarships but that isn't always going to cover everything. Honestly, I am so grateful that my financial aid money helps me out so much! It was an annoying process to go through with the office with needed documents and constant phone calls for them, but I am glad that this helps my mom and I so much. The only downside from receiving financial aid money, is how long you have to wait to be able to get the money. For instance, all COD students are currently in their third week for the spring semester, and are barely receiving the financial aid money. It would have been very helpful to have received the money before the semester began or towards the beginning when the professors announce what textbooks and materials are needed for their class. It tremendously stressed me out and now owe a couple of IOU’s. College textbook prices are what get to me the most. Why must books that are supposed to educate us be so expensive? It isn’t our fault that we just want to expand our education. Renting books are a bit easier but are still too pricy, mostly because I am very cheap. All in all, I am blessed to be helped out with what I receive. Beggars cannot be choosers.