Paying the Price: The Many Ways FAMU Students Afford College
As tuition cost continue to rise across the country, Florida A&M University students are relying on financial aid, part-time jobs, and family support, to pay for school. Joshua Davis, a senior Business Administration major from California, said his parents cover his tuition and off-campus apartment, but he pays for other expenses through his small business. "My little side hustle now is I do oil changes, breaks, car details. I go to people for services," Davis said. " A survey of 12 FAMU students found that majority rely on financial aid to pay for their tuition. For living expenses 13 said they rely on aid or parents, while 10 said they work or turn to side hustles. Graduate student Jada Davis said her veteran benefits cover the cost of her courses. “I can still take out loans in the master's program, but right now, I don’t work,” Davis said. Parents also help with the financial process of higher education. Angelise Card, a mother of two college stu...