I only have 1 year until college....?

and i only have $2000 in the bank for it.


my parents are planning on giving me 20 per week so that i can also save it.


parent's make little money and i know we should have started before but still...


i know that there are financial aid programs but i still want to save.


how much should i have?


i want to attend either UC or a state university.


i need help!


im stressing out!



I'm attending CUNY, I filed FAFSA and it covered everything including books. As far, in three years I have not spent 1 penny for education. If your parents don't have a lot of money, you will qualify for financial aid and if you have good grades, you can get scholarships on top of that. It's good to save, but when you file FAFSA you will have to show your savings and it might affect your total financial aid (unfortunately). If you'll go to a private uni, it doesn't matter how much you save, anyway won't be enough, get fin aid and take a loan (private unis are way too expensive).