Cost of living estimates too low - what to do? Forum

[traehekat]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I did a search and wasn't able to find anything.

What options are available when the amount awarded through GradPLUS loans are not enough to cover the cost of living? This is a question for a friend of mine, and he has already cut a lot of corners so there aren't really a lot of places where he can save some money. The COL estimate really is just too low. Should he look at private loans?

[Sell Manilla]

Make money.

[nealric]

If he does not have medical issues and/or is not supporting a family, the COL is not too low- he is living too large.

[jennylynn]

If he does not have medical issues and/or is not supporting a family, the COL is not too low- he is living too large.

[Bildungsroman]

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 5&t=120896 might be a help if he's looking to supplement with private loans.

Otherwise, some recommendations:

Sell car, buy bicycle or bus pass. This cuts out the cost of gas and car insurance.
Eat moar ramen. You can have a ramen dinner for under 50 cents.

[presh]

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