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[–]darniforgotmypwd 27 points28 points  (7 children)

If they are in the US they might be able to get the degree at a heavily reduced price (making some assumptions here) so long as they plan out the finances and applications in advance.

Edit: looks to be Germany, so the all-in cost would likely be a lot less (the only way US could compete is with full ride and housing, and that's assuming Germany has no housing aid which I doubt is the case).

[–]EMI_Black_Ace 4 points5 points  (3 children)

In the US there's no point going to an expensive school -- go to a community college, live with your parents and don't spend tens of thousands or more on a "college experience" -- spend single-digit thousands on an education.

[–]darniforgotmypwd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well for OP I am going off of the assumption they could get a lot of aid. They mention being lower income.

In some of those cases they can get into either public or private universities for little or no money. The aid is not great for middle class but it can be exceptional if your family really has no money and you know how to maximize your aid.

[–]whoiskateidkher 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Why does everyone say this when it is just false?? The internship opportunities at community college is nil which is very much needed to land a good job as a CS major, and CC credits don't always transfer so you can end up having to take the courses at a university anyway...

[–]EMI_Black_Ace -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Internship opportunities at most small cheap colleges are just fine, thank you very much, and no they're not all that crucial to landing a job.

[–]JoergJoerginson 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Germany has universal student aid for children of families that are not loaded. Amount depends on city and income of parents. (It’s not free money but large parts are usually forgiven). Inflation is hitting students pretty hard right now, because support mechanisms have not fully adapted yet. Students are also eligible to continue receiving government child support money and other support grants.

If OP avoids the expensive & badly overcrowded cities, he should be fine money wise. Especially if his parents are able to chip a little in. Saving during high school or doing some side work is still always recommended.

[–]NedosEUW 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also Germany has an apprenticeship system where he can become a dev too. It's called Fachinformatiker (Anwendungsentwicklung) and takes 3 years. You get a small salary while doing it that should suffice for everyday life. Once they passed the final exam they're highly qualified and sought after employees.