So what is everyone doing with their money?

[superskbman]

So just kind of wanted to take a poll as to what they are going to do or are doing with their money. Just let it sit there? Invest it? If so, how are you investing it?

[Boring]

Saving it until I graduate and then using it to pay off student loans I have accumulated prior to receiving the award.

[superskbman]

Saving it until I graduate and then using it to pay off student loans I have accumulated prior to receiving the award.

I'm not sure about all facilities, but I know at my facility (and I think it is just a government program) every year you work there, they pay back a certain amount (I remember hearing $4,000) of your loans for you. I mean the program might not still be around by the time we graduate, but just something to keep in mind.

[Current Participant]

I don't know about you but I have a cross country move in my future. My CA said that when she moved cross country that it cost her about $3,000 to get everything there. I don't have nearly as much stuff, but honestly, I'm budgeting for the worst possible moving costs. My facility couldn't offer me anything in the way of a bonus. It's good advice to plan for moving yourself

[Guest]

I don't know about you but I have a cross country move in my future. My CA said that when she moved cross country that it cost her about $3,000 to get everything there. I don't have nearly as much stuff, but honestly, I'm budgeting for the worst possible moving costs. My facility couldn't offer me anything in the way of a bonus. It's good advice to plan for moving yourself

Ask your facility if awardee's are eligible for a dity move.

[fish]

spending as little as possible just in case it has to repaid.