The school really is not that bad in price when compared to other schools. The experiences had here are definitely worth the cost of attending SFA.

I'm an older student, but still enjoy school, wish I was younger.

Money is always a problem! But it doesn't need to be! You don't ABSOLUTELY NEED something, don't buy it. Save your cash. If you need essentials like food, water, etc. if you can go home, go home and stock up there (parents are a great resource). Buy in bulk (water, supplies, food, etc.) that way you won't run out as quickly. Borrow from your roommate (they might be willing to share something you don't have (food, water, can opener, Advil, etc.); just if you do borrow and need to return it to them, return it (you never know when you might need to borrow something again!)

SFA is a great place at which to get your degree. You'll get to be in classes with knowledgeable professors, but without too hard of a workload that might prevent you from making friends and doing activities. More important than the classes though, I would say are the experiences that SFA can offer. Last semester, one of my classes had me volunteering off-campus at a retirement home while another sent me to assess students at a local elementary.

This school is well worth the money spent. I am getting an excellent education, while living in a beautiful facility. The faculty in the music department have been very helpful, offering much one-on-one help. My classes have been small, and I have been very successful.