Paying for school is just flat out tough. Decisions need to be made by not only you, but your parents or guardians as well. Most high school students do not have the kind of money needed to pay for college so there are a few other options.
Financial Aid
Filling out financial aid is extremely beneficial and an absolute must if you are given the opportunity. Financial aid is determined by household income and a bunch of other various categories. It is then determined how much you will receive. This will help you along with your family to pay for college.
Scholarships
Unlike financial aid in which there is a process to determine if you will receive any of it, scholarships are just flat out earned. It could either be straight out of high school in which you may have excelled in, or it may be in smaller forms maybe from an essay contest you applied to. There are various ways to receive scholarships either coming out of high school or even when you are in college. Maintain a certain GPA, earn an athletic scholarship. This will certainly help you pay for college, but you must earn it first.
Loans
Loans are a tough thing to go about. The reason I say this is because paying off student loans for the rest of your life and during your career is just an absolute challenge and it can last all of your life. But of course loans are usually needed when it comes to college, and just because you have to repay these, it is definitely the way to go for most families.
Parents/Guardians
Having your parents and or guardians help you pay for college is another option but again a tough decision. The first thing you need is the permission from your family, or just to know that they will be helping you pay off your college payments.
Work
Working a full 9-5 job during college is nearly impossible but some people do actually manage to pull it off. It is truly and honestly tough to even have a part time job during school but it is an absolute necessity. Sure you won’t be able to pay off tuition and room and board with just a part time job, but having this part time job will keep your wallet a little more filled so you can survive throughout college!