Comments on: Life Lessons

By: Holmes

Holmes — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:36:40 +0000

This is simply a shout out to Jared, but I would just like to say that I am proud of you man. As your roomate in our first year at Berea, I witnessed you staying up late nights, guzzling coffee, and working at food service, but I am glad to see that it is all paying off. You are a very intelligent person and your commitment to your studies inspired me to do my best my first year, and thankfuly, that has stayed with me even up to my last semester here. You deserve every achievement that you recieve. Keep God first and I am sure you will accomplish your dreams. You will be in my prayers.

By: Chungyen Chang

Chungyen Chang — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:37:31 +0000

Moi: Berea College does not actually say your tuition is completely paid for. That is a huge misconception, and anyone who does research on their website will find that information very easily. They cannot legally pay your entire tuition because of the way the government FAFSA program works- you have to pay the EFC, or expected family contribution.

By: Moi

Moi — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:18:08 +0000

I paid $4 in room and board for my first semester, then $8 for my second.
I paid $1,450 for my third semester and fourth,
$2,200 for my fifth and sixth
$2,800 for my seventh and eighth.

Nothing changed in my parents’ finances.
I wasn’t eligible for student loans, according to Berea, because my parents were able to scrap together a check to pay for my third semester’s room and board. Which means that SURELY they could do it every single semester thereafter.

I’m grateful for Berea. I just wish it were FAR more upfront.

By: Nolan

Nolan — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:35:17 +0000

As a Berea College graduate, I can tell you that I paid $0 on my tuition and for that I am grateful! It is fact that not a single Berea student pays tuition.

Berea College charges Room, Board, and Fees which is mandated by the Federal Government. The College would be breaking the law otherwise.

After working at Berea for over a year, I have seen the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure the education funding for all 1500 students.

Nothing but gratitude for Berea…

By: Moi

Moi — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:52:34 +0000

As a Berea College graduate, I can tell you that the details of the Berea College financial situation have been glossed over considerably here.
If you are a person who has been declared independent of your parents or any outside financial income, Berea College is probably the place for you. If you parents lie on their taxes, work cash-only or generally get their money in a way that the government and college do not know of it, then Berea College is probably for you.
Just be sure to save all of your $3.25 an hour from your labor position for next year’s tuition–your “room and board” fees are hiked in your second, third and fourth years.
And be aware that you’re not allowed to have a second job off-campus to earn money during the school year.