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I was a high school dropout with no job, car or money. I decided to go to college. I qualified for need-based grants, but I did have to take out some loans to bridge the gap. It's less than 20k. I went to a cheap state school, nowhere in the top 100 list for CS.

All things considered, I am happy with my decisions. My loan payments aren't that bad. Rent and car-related expenses are worse. I do live check-to-check, but I could probably get a much higher paying job if I looked.