In theory, since you are already working as a developer at a startup, you might not necessarily need that music degree. But there are lot of other potential iss

In theory, since you are already working as a developer at a startup, you might not necessarily need that music degree. But there are lot of other potential issues that you need to look at. Firstly, the university will come after you for every penny and they will send your account to collections. So you risk ruining your credit. Another thing, if you end up leaving this startup, you never know if the next employer will ask you why you did not get the degree even though you studied through the entire undergrad? This could be a red flag for some employers because it shows you as a quitter. In short, don't do this. Figure out a way to pay it off. You will be thankful later on in life.