Advice on how I can finance my studies.

[CrusaderL]

Hi fellow carbies, I wasnt too sure where to post this, I'm a student, 20y, and I'm studying software development. I found myself in a situation where I have to pay for my own studies and it's been really difficult finding something flexible cause my classes are 9-4 depending on the school day and I'm willing to work the rest of the night just so long I'm able to study.

so I was hoping you guys could help or advice me on how I can get out of this situation.

It's abit of a hard one so anything will help honestly.

 

[Dom]

Hi fellow carbies, I wasnt too sure where to post this, I'm a student, 20y, and I'm studying software development. I found myself in a situation where I have to pay for my own studies and it's been really difficult finding something flexible cause my classes are 9-4 depending on the school day and I'm willing to work the rest of the night just so long I'm able to study.

so I was hoping you guys could help or advice me on how I can get out of this situation.

It's abit of a hard one so anything will help honestly.

No part-time option?

 

[ViVceptioN]

Hi fellow carbies, I wasnt too sure where to post this, I'm a student, 20y, and I'm studying software development. I found myself in a situation where I have to pay for my own studies and it's been really difficult finding something flexible cause my classes are 9-4 depending on the school day and I'm willing to work the rest of the night just so long I'm able to study.

so I was hoping you guys could help or advice me on how I can get out of this situation.

It's abit of a hard one so anything will help honestly.

Location?

 

[SpaceWalker]

You won't like my advice. But I'm giving it.
Drop out of school, since it doesn't sound like a University.
Get a proper job and work. Study in the evenings and on weekends.
Use your money wisely and study properly.

The internet has everything you need to learn to be a Developer.
So take your situation, inverse it and then do that.

If you can't eat, you can't live.
If you can't put a roof over your head, you can't live.
If you don't work, you can't live.
You can study after hours though and you can be a kick-ass developer if you commit yourself.
The money you earn can be used to get an official certificate and that should be more than enough to get you a proper development job.

Improve your skills. Also improve your typing, grammar and your vocabulary. Coding is typing. If you can't type, you can't code.

 

[CrusaderL]

No part-time option?

@Dom what do you mean?

 

[CrusaderL]

Location?

@ViVceptioN im in Johannesburg.

 

[Cygmatik]

Hi fellow carbies, I wasnt too sure where to post this, I'm a student, 20y, and I'm studying software development. I found myself in a situation where I have to pay for my own studies and it's been really difficult finding something flexible cause my classes are 9-4 depending on the school day and I'm willing to work the rest of the night just so long I'm able to study.

so I was hoping you guys could help or advice me on how I can get out of this situation.

It's abit of a hard one so anything will help honestly.

I paid for my degree with a good old Study Loan from standard bank.

You just need someone to stand as guarantor for the loan.

 

[CrusaderL]

You won't like my advice. But I'm giving it.
Drop out of school, since it doesn't sound like a University.
Get a proper job and work. Study in the evenings and on weekends.
Use your money wisely and study properly.

The internet has everything you need to learn to be a Developer.
So take your situation, inverse it and then do that.

If you can't eat, you can't live.
If you can't put a roof over your head, you can't live.
If you don't work, you can't live.
You can study after hours though and you can be a kick-ass developer if you commit yourself.
The money you earn can be used to get an official certificate and that should be more than enough to get you a proper development job.

Improve your skills. Also improve your typing, grammar and your vocabulary. Coding is typing. If you can't type, you can't code.

Thanks @|tera| I'm gonna consider this cause I believe I'm capable of working and studying after hours.
I appreciate it.

 

[CrusaderL]

I paid for my degree with a good old Study Loan from standard bank.

You just need someone to stand as guarantor for the loan.

@lostelectrodes Aren't Standard banks requirements strict?

 

[SpaceWalker]

Thanks @|tera| I'm gonna consider this cause I believe I'm capable of working and studying after hours.
I appreciate it.

I hope you do consider it and wish you the best.
Software development will provide a solid life for you, until you choose to retire one day.
You can't go wrong by becoming a developer, Just commit yourself. Work hard and do your best,

 

[Dom]

@Dom what do you mean?

Does the institution you are studying through not offer part-time classes (in the evening/on the weekends)?

 

[Cygmatik]

@lostelectrodes Aren't Standard banks requirements strict?

I applied for mine circa 2000 so they might be a lot stricter 21 years later.

Just try all the options.

You also work in an industry where you are almost guaranteed a job once complete.

You will need someone to guarantee the loan for you though. My parents could not so there was that hurdle to overcome.

 

[CrusaderL]

Does the institution you are studying through not offer part-time classes (in the evening/on the weekends)?

Not sure about that but I will call in and ask.

 

[CrusaderL]

I applied for mine circa 2000 so they might be a lot stricter 21 years later.

Just try all the options.

You also work in an industry where you are almost guaranteed a job once complete.

You will need someone to guarantee the loan for you though. My parents could not so there was that hurdle to overcome.

Thats a long time ago Lol but I will go to the nearest standard bank tomorrow and try enquire.

 

[Salee]

Have you tried applying for NSFAS/Bursaries?

Also, Software Engineering | WeThinkCode_, my friend applied here, got into the boot camp, completed it, and got a job.

 

[CrusaderL]

Have you tried applying for NSFAS/Bursaries?

Also, Software Engineering | WeThinkCode_, my friend applied here, got into the boot camp, completed it, and got a job.

NSFAS does not Fund private institutions unfortunately.

I did come across The WeThinkCode website a couple times, I'll have a look and maybe send you a pm.

 

[Switch]

NSFAS does not Fund private institutions unfortunately.

I did come across The WeThinkCode website a couple times, I'll have a look and maybe send you a pm.

Where are you studying? You may want to avoid some private institutions as some are known to be expensive and useless, borderline scam.

 

[CrusaderL]

Where are you studying? You may want to avoid some private institutions as some are known to be expensive and useless, borderline scam.

I'm studying at Rosebank College.

 

[nster101]

So NSFAS will only do university/technikon, and the application process is broken (trust me I’m in the middle of trying to appeal).

Standard bank has 2 options. They have really broadened the scope of their study loans, they cover a lot more as of the last year, including textbooks accommodation and laptops etc.
they also have a programme that allows people to submit a sort of video motivation and allow individuals and companies to crowdfund their bursaries. I forget what it’s called but i think it’s a pretty new thing too.

 

[Dirtdiver]

Back then I used Absa. I needed a surety. Did an application and when it got approved. They deposited the money in my account. It was enough to get a PC , books etc. I can't remember getting asked proof of what I'm doing with the money. Is it different now?

 

[Scrooloose]

I learned to code using books that I got from the library. It took like 3 months to get the most important stuff down. Granted, this was in 1994, so I'll explain. "Books" are words printed onto paper sheets, combined into a compendium to inform on a topic or provide entertainment.

You don't need to attend class to learn how to code. w3schools is free.

 

[CrusaderL]

I almost forgot about this thread😅, Thanks for the great advice you guys have given me and all your knowledge really gave me more perspective and helped me figure a route I'd like to take.
I've decided to go the online route. I hope to one day get that dream job.