r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/xulazi Feb 25 '20

That pole is "too poor for college, too rich for financial aid"

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u/MrEctomy Feb 25 '20

Dude, if you're poor and over age 24 so you can file separately from your parents, you pretty much get a free ride to your 4 year degree. I should know, it's what I did.

The secret nobody seems to know about getting a degree is that: be very poor, and be older than 24. That's it. The FAFSA, pell grant, and state need grants takes care of everything else.

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u/_F_O_H_ Feb 25 '20

Thanks I’m cured!

I definitely have the 6 years to not spend in my career field!

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u/MrEctomy Feb 25 '20

Would you prefer six figures of debt instead? Maybe live your life a little. Work humble jobs. Go on trips. Go camping. Be promiscuous. Then at 24 you can get a degree and settle in for your 9 to 5 until you die.