(An analysis of how I plan to pay for my college education)
College is something that is not just a thing for the elitist student to do. It is almost required in today 's day and age to lead what many believe is a successful life. At the current time, I really have no idea where I want to attend college or what sort of degree I want to pursue. One thing is for certain however, college is not very affordable. An average tuition for one semester of college is approximately eighteen thousand dollars according to the National College Board. That is more that some people make in an entire year. Some things that are factored into that average cost are room and board, meals. tuition, fees, books, and even …show more content…
Each year, a handful of students are selected to be a part of a fund call the Daniels Fund. These students financially qualify for the scholarship which can provide them with essentially a free schooling. It is a really big and important matter to me and my future. As I look ahead, I really want to become a veterinarian. A vet goes through a four year school first and then goes on to attend another specific and intensive four years at graduate school. The challenge is getting into school and also finding out how to pay for school. As it stands right now, vet school is the hardest and the most expensive school to get into. By getting the Daniel 's fund scholarship, I will be able to have all of my undergraduate schooling paid for. That will allow me to have a job and save a large majority of that money for graduate school. The Daniel 's Fund Scholarship is a really competitive scholarship though and it is really important for me to continue to work really hard and prove that I am worth it and that I can earn the scholarship. If I were to ascertain that scholarship, it would be a huge aid to me financially and it would allow for me to graduate from undergraduate school in great financial standings which would relieve a lot of stress and anxiety from my