Planning for college

[irishsaver]

We filed the fafsa January 1 too, didn't seem to difficult to me.....but I have heard when they come back with questions that is when it gets difficult.

I just have to say, I am very proud of my son...he started his first job over Christmas break and in those 2 weeks the owner and he have sat down and drawn up plans to devise a new product for his company, if my son gets this done....He may just have his College paid for! You do not know how cramped my fingers are from keeping them crossed! LOL

Fingers crossed for you and your son what an opportunity. !!!

Got my FAFSA completed today...
What a joke for me as it says I should be able to pay over $47,000 + toward tuition... DH said he knew it... Ah well worked on last years figures Lady on phone said just update it when we do our taxes... I guess between all our assets etc... It dosent matter you pay a fortune in taxes approx $14K and mortgage... ah well I will hope for the best...

I noticed that parking fees in some colleges are almost $350
My sons girlfriend loved those stickers/ hooks by COMMAND for walls expensive but do the trick hold up pictures hooks etc leave no scratches or holes on walls.
See here for ideas.Command

Posters etc can make the room look and feel like home...

sorry for vent...

[3timesoccermom]

irishsaver - we've used lots of those Command things - they do work well. If you register on their site they'll send you coupons from time to time. If I remember correctly they're in .pdf format.

[lostinthemission]

Make sure you also get them so real dishes, and not just paper products. I would get a small set, or even just pick some up at the thrift store. When you are collecting everything don't forget most people have things lying around they would love to get rid of. Thrift stores, craigslist, and freecycle are a great way to get a bargain. Lastly our local dollar tree has a TON of things on your list. Don't skimp on the broom though. I have done that too many times to count, and regretted it every time.