Most students haven’t taken total control of their expenses until they move off campus. Just think about all the things that start adding up that you may not have thought about: rent, internet, cable, utilities, groceries, tuition, car payments/insurance, entertainment expenses, clothes…..the list goes on!! It’s a learning process, and there are lots of resources designed to make that transition easier.
MSU’s Financial Aid website has tools designed to help you apply for financial aid, create a budget, apply for scholarships, and lots more. It’s well worth it to spend some time there.
Whatever you do, don’t get into huge credit card debt. It will make your life an interest-induced nightmare!