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Can I Afford It? - Coggle Diagram
Can I Afford It?
Would I need to take out a loan?
How big of a loan would I need to take out?
What would the interest cost me in the long run?
What would my monthly payments look like?
How much debt am I comfortable with?
How long would it take me to repay my student loan?
Have I thought about what I'd do if something happened and I were unable to make payments?
Do I fully understand how student loans, interest and capitalization work?
What would college cost me, all told?
Am I willing to pay that much?
Could I use that money for something else/better?
What is the possible opportunity cost of going to college?
What could I earn if I got a job instead?
What could I learn independently in 4 years?
What might I achieve in 4 years if I weren't in a classroom?
What experiences and opportunities will I miss out on?
Do I believe college is worth what it costs?
Do I believe the expense is justified?
Is there a way I can guarantee a return on my investment?