will it cost to move from San antonio to austin when you are in college and looking for a part- time job only?
Hypothetically speaking, let’s just say.
I’ll be going to a college and pay with student loan.
I’ll be working part- time only (I don’t know any good stores to apply to yet), I have very little experience though.
I heard 1st year at UT is free but after that u have to pay or look for an apartment.
Austin is likely more expensive that San Antonio. Most people moving here from other parts of Texas are surprised at the cost of living. Remember that this is a college town and a boom town, so rent tends to be high.
UT is not free. It is still inexpensive compared to many other state universities around the country, but it will cost you 10K a year when you consider tuition, fees, books, and room/board. More if you live lashishly.
My suggestions:
- Drive up to Austin and look around. Get to know the town a little. Perhaps, try to find someone who lives here, preferably a UT student, to show you around (check with UT to see if they can facilitate this).
- Use apartment locators and the Austin papers to see what rent will cost. Look at some places, even if you are not ready to rent yet. Look for a roommate if possible. Also remember that you don’t have to live within walking distance from the university, UT shuttle busses go throughout the city and the Capital Metro bus system is free for UT students.
- Get some job experience, it is always easier to find a job if you already have one. Part time jobs aren’t going to pay much, so trying everything you can to get a better than minimum wage is well worth it. Also, remember that if you can live close to where you work, it will make live easier.
- The other answerer makes a good point that loans are the least desirable way to pay for college. I am 10 years out of college and still paying them. Look for grants, scholarships, and work/study programs, anything to avoid racking up that loan balance.
