I need your advice about transferring to an out of state college?

[Rosa]

I am finishing up my last semester at a community college and have sent out a few applications, so far Stony Brook University in New York is the only school that has been consistent with me, they have accepted my application and now I am getting really nervous and need your advice.

I have lived in CA all my life, have a decent amount of money saved to make this transition, and due to my current living situation it is extremely important for me to take an opportunity like this.

But I am starting to get second thoughts, I believe out of fear. I do not come from a privileged family and honestly I'm just freaking out because I don't know anyone in New York. I'm just getting really stressed out thinking like as soon as I get there I'm going to get murdered, run out of money and be homeless.

How should I go about transferring out of state? Am I overreacting? What is the likelihood of receiving on campus housing? Is a Stafford loan enough to cover the expenses? How many loans do I need to take out?
I have also applied to Texas and Organ but I haven't heard anything from them at all yet

[Corey Y]

Complete your fafsa for the new year. Choose all the schools you thinking about even if your undecided. Each school will give you a financial aid package answering these questions.
Out of state is more expensive then your home state.
The school housing is rarely a problem and can be figured out when you choose your school or at least top 3.
Moving is scary, but everyone makes friends.
Most schools have message boards or Facebook groups to make friends ahead of time.
I am also a Californian transplanted to New York...be prepared for really cold winters!

[Rob]

normally out of state tuition is Four times
more expensive tha INstate.

how ever u are going from one over priced to
an other.

do real world math comparison least u have
decades of loan payments.

do get a degree that actually leads to a paying
INdemand career/job. many don't.

visit BLS.gov/OOH for enlighenment.

given the '?' u asked, u definately aren't read to go.

do your research b4 u get burned badly.