<prompt> Human: First post on Reddit, ever, and Im really stressing out about college and my future. Ive used its price calculator and it comes out to be about that much per year, and Im not so sure if thats a lot or not much at all. Id end up having to take the 10k out in loans, which is why Im concerned. I can supply whatever other information is needed, though. Thanks guys!  <response>: 10,000 per year is nothing, considering that includes room and board i.e. housing and food. It works out to 833 per month. Thats about 23 of my mortgage payment, which doesnt include food and utilities. That this amount includes your tuition, books, etc., is a damn miracle.That being said, if you can work some while in school to keep the amount of debt down, that would be awesome. Just remember though, school is your 1 priority. Working a few extra hours during the semester should not cost you your grades; you can find a minimum wage job without racking up that debt. 