... universities offer alternatives such as federal grants and federal loans. "Federal student aid includes grants, loans, and work study to cover such expenses as tuition, on-campus housing, books, and transportation" (Federal Student Aid). High school and college students may apply for merit-based scholarships and also submit ... self-discipline and organization. When we go off to college, we feel a sense of freedom and independence from our parents. We make our own decisions without our parents to guide us or give us advice. In the article, "Econ 101: College is the Time to Budget," ....

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... 's not very healthy and cost too much for a lot of student athletes on scholarship. For the 1996-1997 academic year, athletes on full scholarship at University of Arizona received free tuition, payment on other fees, and $6,649, almost $4,000 less than that of a regular student loan. Student athletes are left with $2,497 for rent and $3,752 for food, which is not ... street and sees someone wearing his jersey, the athlete will feel ripped off because no one asked to make and sell his jersey. He can't even afford to buy his own jersey at the store. The argument for paying the athletes dir...

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