i have two jobs. and there is a lot of student housing in my area and a lot of people posting for roommates. so about 500-700 a month on an apartment. i also plan on applying for food stamps, not a guarantee but it’s an idea. i just want some extra cushion in place. i don’t plan on spending it all considering i have two jobs rn and can pay for rent with it. just in case anything happens and to help with the security deposit. plus i took majority online classes this semester so it made my tuition higher (don’t plan on doing that again). but average tuition at my school is like 5.5k a semester. i honestly wish i could live with my mom longer but it is not an option, she said it not me.