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by odonnellryan 3821 days ago
Few friends went to a state school in NJ and lived at home - literally could not get cheaper than this situation for us - and they ended up with between 20 and 40 thousand of student loans.

Yes, they did work part time. But 100-200 a week from a part time job doesn't go far. That's gas and lunch.

They certainly got some aid other than loans, but I do not know the level of scholarships they received. Might have been their problem!

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>>and they ended up with between 20 and 40 thousand of student loans.

Doesn't seem much, if you continue the same student life style after getting a job, that kind of debt can be seen through in 1.5-2 years.

After that every thing you earn is yours.

I don't think it is that bad. They got decent jobs.