Education costs part 1

Hello. I know it's been a while since I posted anything, I've been having such a good time I've kind of forgotten about updating this little thing! It's 3:45 a.m. on a Saturday morning and I'm going to be going to work in a little bit, but as so often is the case with me, since I am getting up early, I can't sleep since I'm worried I won't hear my alarm. Sigh.

I was thinking that it would be interesting to post the cost of my college costs here. More for my own purposes, but also because it might illuminate some things for others too, you never know. We hear so much about the exorbitant cost of college, I've been wondering if there's any way to get a genuine degree on a budget. And without taking out a loan. Hmmm. Sounds like a job for superwoman.

By the way, I'm not factoring in loss of income due to working less hours or gas/mileage/wear and tear on the car. Just the class and book fees.

So, for this first quarter at Whatcom Community College (I'll be transferring later to Western):

15 credits...................................$915
books for three classes............$83.71*

Total: $998.71

I'll try and remember to keep this thing going more often. For now, good morning!


*Books. Interesting. I found all the books needed online, at way cheaper prices than at the bookstore. I just got the first one yesterday. It's in good condition. But, 3 books came to $18.22 including shipping and the 4th book I couldn't get cheaper than $65.49 including shipping. Still, I'm glad I did that online hunting. It saved me about $275! (no joke.) God bless the internet.