Career questions tagged finances


How can I graduate college debt free?
I'll be graduating high school next week, and my main concern for my future is how to pay for my education. My family doesn't qualify for federal aid, but they also don't make enough to cover all the costs of college. I feel stuck and want lots of advice for navigating this situation!

Why would a 12th grade girl with aspirations, dreams, and math skills, having been accepted into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for the major I love, "aeronautical engineering," see my desire to go to college cut short just because I couldn't afford the costs?#"Spring25
I'm a 12th grade student in Texas. I'm passionate about everything related to space and aircraft, and I want to be my sister's inspiration.

Is the prestige of University A worth $80K+ in loans compared to a debt-free degree from University B for my specific career field?
I've been accepted to Temple University which has a renowned nursing program but would leave me w/ $80k in loans, and Montclair University, which would leave me almost debt-free but has a less prestigious program.

How do I manage the debt created from a DPT degree ? #Spring25
I chose a private university mainly for the accelerated program but now I’m 4 years into a 6 year program and have debt that seems impossible to pay off.


What are some of the best reputable websites to find and apply for scholarships?
I am looking for scholarships and want to apply to as many as possible, but I would prefer to keep the number of websites that I put my personal information into at a minimum. Also some website have allowed me to input all the information required just to get to the end and then the website has you put in your credit card and subscribe before you can actually apply for any scholarships. There are two schools that I have to choose from and the decision is most likely going to come down to finances because my top choice is more expensive than my second. So, scholarships are going to be pretty important to my decision.

How did you finance your graduate degree?
For current doctorate-level professionals who grew up low-income: What strategies did you use to finance your education? Did you ever feel discouraged?

How do I deal with a lack of financial aid?
I'm getting nothing federally or from the University because my parents make too much to qualify, but they aren't financing my education. Is there anything I can do aside from accept crippling debt for life? #Spring2025

How do you manage finances and student loans as a teacher when teaching is not always the best paying job?
Specifically special education - for special ed teachers, have you noticed that finances are different for you than regular education teachers?

How important is it to choose a college based on financial circumstances?
I am trying to decide where to go to college. If I go where I want I'm going to be in debt, but if I go where I don't want to go I'll have barley any. Is it worth not being happy if I'm not going to be in debt, or be in debt and get a better education and have a better experience.

How can I ensure financial stability all throughout college?
I am a first-gen college student who wants to use as many efficient saving methods as I can.

How satisfied are you with your job, Financial Analysts?
Please rate your job satisfaction (is there enough time for your personal life, are you happy coming to work, do you enjoy living and being financial analyst) from 1 to 10 (where 1 - not satisfied at all and want to change your profession and 10 is very satisfied) And share why As many even simple and short responses will really help, ask your friends financial analysts if you can Thank You very much ☺️💕

Is there a way to recovery from failure if the stock market doesn’t work?
There’s a chance it could and a chance it could not work but if it doesn’t what’s a way to recovery and maybe redirect yourself to success.