Paying for College: Student Profiles

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Explore the Costs and Payoffs of a College Degree

Browse and compare the student profiles below to find out what you need to know about paying for college: Find out how they paid for college and ways you can pay; compare college costs, student loans, and salaries; and see how a college degree effects your future earnings.

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"My scholarships really helped lower the cost..."

Cecilia

College: CSU

Major: Biochemistry

"I should have paid more attention to how much I borrowed..."

Emilio

College: 4-year private, for-profit

Major: Business Administration

"Things didn't turn out how I expected..."

Jennifer

College: UC

Major: Psychology

"A two-year degree was all I needed to start my career..."

Michelle

College: Community College

Major: Veterinary Technology

"If you're not careful, living expenses can really add up..."

Sarah

College: CSU (Transfer)

Major: Child Development

"I really didn't have a plan, and now, I'm stuck..."

Stefan

College: Community College

Major: Undeclared

"I could have done it quicker, but I'm glad I graduated..."

Michael

College: CSU

Major: Business

"Transferring from a community college saved me a lot..."

Paying for College: Student Profiles

Explore the Costs and Payoffs of a College Degree

Filter students by:

Cecilia

College: CSU

Major: Biochemistry

Emilio

College: 4-year private, for-profit

Major: Business Administration

Jennifer

College: UC

Major: Psychology

Michelle

College: Community College

Major: Veterinary Technology

Sarah

College: CSU (Transfer)

Major: Child Development

Stefan

College: Community College

Major: Undeclared

Michael

College: CSU

Major: Business

Aaron

College: UC (Transfer)

Major: Political Science