Two pieces of advice: 1. Value optionality. $300k in debt takes too many options off the table, $50k not so much. 2. College, even (and in some cases especial

Two pieces of advice: 1. Value optionality. $300k in debt takes too many options off the table, $50k not so much. 2. College, even (and in some cases especially) art school, is extremely valuable and increases optionality. consider Virginia Commonwealth University. It's a cheap, public school with one of the best and most functional programs in the country. Especially if you're in Virginia, take a look.