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Should I Commit to SDSU?
Hi, I am currently a Senior at Southwest Highschool. I got accepted into SDSU; however, my family is considered middle class, making in total around $170,000. So I only received around $1,200 of finical aid, and I am worried that my family despite the high income on paper- won't be able to afford my education as most of that money is paying off for other things such as my moms and dads cars. My deadline to accept is March first and currently it is April 28 when I post this. So my question is should I just go to an community college (2-year method) such as Southwestern and save up? Or bite the bullet and commit to SDSU, and hopefully my finical situation can be managed- and hopefully win some scholarships I applied to. #Spring26
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Pooja’s Answer
First off, congratulations on getting accepted to SDSU! Community college is a great option to complete your general education requirements while saving money. Many required courses can be taken there before transferring.
If you’re set on starting at SDSU now, you could also explore student loan options. These often come with relatively low interest rates and flexible repayment timelines, so monthly payments can be manageable after graduation. I’d recommend speaking with the financial aid office to better understand what options are available to you.
If you’re set on starting at SDSU now, you could also explore student loan options. These often come with relatively low interest rates and flexible repayment timelines, so monthly payments can be manageable after graduation. I’d recommend speaking with the financial aid office to better understand what options are available to you.
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Lin Yu’s Answer
It’s completely understandable to feel stressed about choosing between SDSU and a community college, especially when finances are tight and deadlines have passed. Making the right choice for both education and financial stability is important.
Consider these factors:
Total cost vs. family budget — include tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses.
Scholarship and aid potential — keep applying to merit-based or local awards.
Community college — starting at a 2-year college can save money and allow you to transfer later.
Academic and career goals — SDSU may offer programs that align with your long-term goals.
Timing flexibility — transferring later allows access to SDSU resources without the full initial cost.
Consider these factors:
Total cost vs. family budget — include tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses.
Scholarship and aid potential — keep applying to merit-based or local awards.
Community college — starting at a 2-year college can save money and allow you to transfer later.
Academic and career goals — SDSU may offer programs that align with your long-term goals.
Timing flexibility — transferring later allows access to SDSU resources without the full initial cost.