"If you're paying the bill, it's a lot less likely you'll be coasting through." I would guess that the real indicator of whether or not you can coast through i

"If you're paying the bill, it's a lot less likely you'll be coasting through." I would guess that the real indicator of whether or not you can coast through is if your life situation - including the college standards - allow it. If you can coast through and get decent enough grades to get a degree, is it worth spending more effort on? After all, what you are paying for is a completion certificate.