Debt is a four letter word

Something happened last week that is changing my life. I paid off my debt to my parents for past money woes. That means I only have my car payment left, otherwise I would officially be debt free. The weight that lifted off my shoulders was incredible and I have literally lost 5 pounds since. I was in my own private prison.

Because of this life changing event, my thoughts on school have been challenged. See, I thought with having the slate wiped clean, I could go into any school and be ok with starting to rack up the school loans, because school loans are good debt. But because of what I have been through, it does not seem feasible to get a degree that would cost me 3 times more at a private college. This is just one of the many reasons that make Simpson look like it is not going to work out. Simpson is not letting me start as a Junior because not all of my hard earned units will transfer, and on top of that they are requiring 15 units of Bible courses before graduation, which is an entire semesters worth (I am not complaining about Bible courses, just the tough standards for transfer students). If I start at the local CSU, then I be in 1/3 less debt in the end. That way, when I graduate at 29, I don't have to spend my 30's paying it off. Of course a month ago the local CSU was not an option, so the fact that I am back here and ok with the idea is amazing to me. God even brought me a potential roommate if I stay here so I can move closer to the campus. I will still go and check out the Simpson campus next weekend, but please pray for wisdom in this decision.