While my parents paid for my undergraduate education (sans books and supplies), I also worked 25-40 hours per week knowing that in order to set myself up for financial success right after university, I could not have a lick of debt and I needed a nest egg before going out into the real world. This worked out marvelously, and I can't help but recommend the same path for other undergraduates. Most undergrad programs do not require you to be knee-deep in textbooks 24/7, so working is plausible.
Even during my Masters program right now, I am working full time. It's tough, but it's not impossible. If you're single, have no family and can manage your time well (plus have a little bit of determination), one can find that mass amounts of student debt are not necessary.
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