So don't go to college. Have you considered that? That probably sounds awful, but really it's not. Your alternatives are to take on debt that isn't worth the ed

So don't go to college. Have you considered that? That probably sounds awful, but really it's not. Your alternatives are to take on debt that isn't worth the education you'll get, or to get a sub-par education wherever you can afford to go. (Not that there's a direct relationship between the two.) There's a lot to be said for working a few years, saving, and then paying outright. And there's always the military and GI Bill. It's not for everyone, but not every gig in the military is holding a rifle in Iraq or Afghanistan. Especially if you're smart.