Best place to buy a bed

[ploto]

I think I can spend my money on whatever the I want...

If it was YOUR money, I would have no opinion, but being as it comes from the tax payers and you have done NOTHING to earn it, then I do. The government should not be handing out grant money over and above the cost of school so that people can buy clothes and furniture on the tax payers dollar. I am happy the government helps needy people go to college but not to buy beds for their girlfriends.

I don't think most people equipped with common sense would have a problem with a person buying a bed who doesn't have a bed.

If he is paying for it fine, but he isn't. Are you advocating the government buying a mattress and box springs for everyone who does not have one?

[mrsmaalox]

Financial aid--grants, scholarships, loans, work study--are calculated the same way for anyone who applies

Cost of attendance-expected familial contribution=financial need

Cost of Attendance (COA)College expenses vary greatly. Each college estimates the COA by adding together:
•Tuition and fees
•Room and board
•Transportation
•Books and supplies
•Miscellaneous living expenses

I understand the frustration with the abuse of taxpayer's money, but a bed really is a basic need. I think it would be included under misc. living expenses. And when the girlfriend is gone, he'll still have the bed

[TDMVPDPOY]

hey dude why dont you buy timvps bed since his crew is moving out...who knows there might be enough cushion for the pushin left.... u want flea beds? ftw yo

[sabar]

I wanna know what kind of grants give almost $2000 extra. I could of been living the life with that kind of financial aid.

[ploto]

I wanna know what kind of grants give almost $2000 extra. I could of been living the life with that kind of financial aid.

Thank you- that is what I was wondering. How does someone have $2000 left over in GRANT money to spend on whatever he wants after paying for school, tuition, fees, and books? It should not be for new clothes, i-Pods, cell phones... The fact that he admitted it is really because the GF moved in is the breaking point for me. Many a college student has slept on an old twin bed. He does not NEED a new queen sized bed for college.

I get annoyed because I have seen students not buy textbooks with their money and instead buy crap. I think that all grant money should be sent to the school and only to the school- it should go directly for tuition, books and supplies at the book store, and room and board on campus. If you want more than that, get a job to pay for your new furniture or whatever else. I know there was a time when they did not just cash your check and hand you the money to do with whatever you pleased. He should at least have to pay taxes on the money if he bought furniture with it.

[bigzak25]

i passed by a billy bob's this morning on tezel! oooooh billy bob!

[bigzak25]

with all the corruption in the government, and the billions being flushed down the toilet daily, i think i can live with the bed purchases of a few students.

[ashbeeigh]

Thank you- that is what I was wondering. How does someone have $2000 left over in GRANT money to spend on whatever he wants after paying for school, tuition, fees, and books? It should not be for new clothes, i-Pods, cell phones... The fact that he admitted it is really because the GF moved in is the breaking point for me. Many a college student has slept on an old twin bed. He does not NEED a new queen sized bed for college.

I get annoyed because I have seen students not buy textbooks with their money and instead buy crap. I think that all grant money should be sent to the school and only to the school- it should go directly for tuition, books and supplies at the book store, and room and board on campus. If you want more than that, get a job to pay for your new furniture or whatever else. I know there was a time when they did not just cash your check and hand you the money to do with whatever you pleased. He should at least have to pay taxes on the money if he bought furniture with it.

I never had this extra type of cash when I went to school. I squeezed...and I squeezed hard with money. And was lucky enough not to have to work. I think, and correct me if I'm wrong, that the OP works as well. So, on top of FAFSA money he's also working. So, he could have saved some money and used that money to buy his books, etc. and had that $2,000 or whatever the money was.

There was a day at the school I went to that students loved more then the annual drunk fest called Spring Fling, it was Refund Day...it was the day when they would get a check back that included the financial aid that the school didn't need for tuition and fees...for those "miss" expenses. And I'll bet you $100 that most didn't spend it on school expenses...but nonetheless...there's some type of formula Expected Family Contribution that is calculated and sometimes it's super low...which means a student gets a ton of money.

Of course it's not fair in some instances...but we really shouldn't turn this thread into a "let's teach a college kid how to spend his money (like you do so many times)." He's obviously spending it on something he needs.

[ashbeeigh]

If he is paying for it fine, but he isn't. Are you advocating the government buying a mattress and box springs for everyone who does not have one?

You know, I probably would be. If there was a way to fit it in to the budget and it would give people a home and a place to sleep I would be. Everyone deserves to be comfortable. But, that's just a personal & political belief. And...if we could find it in the budget. I'm no tax and spend democrat.

[Summers]

Thank you- that is what I was wondering. How does someone have $2000 left over in GRANT money to spend on whatever he wants after paying for school, tuition, fees, and books? It should not be for new clothes, i-Pods, cell phones... The fact that he admitted it is really because the GF moved in is the breaking point for me. Many a college student has slept on an old twin bed. He does not NEED a new queen sized bed for college.

I get annoyed because I have seen students not buy textbooks with their money and instead buy crap. I think that all grant money should be sent to the school and only to the school- it should go directly for tuition, books and supplies at the book store, and room and board on campus. If you want more than that, get a job to pay for your new furniture or whatever else. I know there was a time when they did not just cash your check and hand you the money to do with whatever you pleased. He should at least have to pay taxes on the money if he bought furniture with it.

Students are given grant money so they can afford to attend school. If he's paid tuition, fees, and books, what problem do you have with him using the money to buy something he needs? Should he burn the money and live off ramen because it's the proper thing to do? He doesn't have an old twin bed--he has an air mattress. He's not talking about buying a $2000 bed, and if he were, one might call that a sound long-term investment. Grants are given as incentives to keep certain majors in school and to help offset their expenses, which, in the real world, includes furniture.

[Summers]

If it helps at all, I'm pretty sure he's re ed.

In all seriousness, I think he is.

[ashbeeigh]

And who knows...those grants could be private grants from private sources. not all financial aid sources are government funded.

[Cleveland Steamer]

god damn pluto! it;s not like he's buying a XBOX 3000 with the money. the kid needs to sleep at night and a pile of pizza boxes and comic books don't make such a good bed. get off his case.

[Leetonidas]

If it was YOUR money, I would have no opinion, but being as it comes from the tax payers and you have done NOTHING to earn it, then I do. The government should not be handing out grant money over and above the cost of school so that people can buy clothes and furniture on the tax payers dollar. I am happy the government helps needy people go to college but not to buy beds for their girlfriends.

Okay first of all, it's a check with my name on it, therefore it's MY money, not anyone elses. If it was THE GOVERNMENTS money, then they can spend it on whatever CEO bailout bull they want. But it's not, it's MY MONEY. A check with MY NAME ON IT.

Apparently the school agrees with me too:

Your estimated cost of attendance is $ 16,242.00.

You have been awarded financial aid which totals $ 6,150.00

See how it says MISCELLANEOUS? Yeah, that includes any other expenses for things that I need this school year. Like I told you already, I have my tuition and books covered already and have 2000 extra dollars to spend on what I please with. It's not like I said I'm gonna buy a ing pound of weed and a new bong and a PS3. I'm buying a ING BED that I need to sleep because I hardly get any sleep on this thing and it hurts my back.

So how can I succeed in school if I cannot even sleep properly and I'm always tired and lethargic all day with insufferable back pain?

Oh yeah, and go yourself asshole. The bed ain't for my girlfriend, it's for me you sack of . She happens to live here too, so it's gonna benefit her that I get this bed, but ultimately its for me you stupid son of a .

Now quit talking like you have any idea what you're speaking about because you don't. Stay out of this thread because you obviously don't know . Besides it's not like I tell you what to spend your welfare check on.

[Leetonidas]

Students are given grant money so they can afford to attend school. If he's paid tuition, fees, and books, what problem do you have with him using the money to buy something he needs? Should he burn the money and live off ramen because it's the proper thing to do? He doesn't have an old twin bed--he has an air mattress. He's not talking about buying a $2000 bed, and if he were, one might call that a sound long-term investment. Grants are given as incentives to keep certain majors in school and to help offset their expenses, which, in the real world, includes furniture.

Thanks, it's nice to see most of you guys get it.

Maybe you people who are complaining about it should go write to your congressman about this billions of dollars wasted by our government instead of me spending 400 dollars on a ing bed you inconsiderate pieces of .

[Leetonidas]

And before anyone asks, I'm gonna to NVC right now to get my basics out of the way so I can transfer to UTSA or UT when I'm done and not have to pay as much. The reason I got so much for grant is because I live by myself off-campus and I bust my ass to hold down my apartment. So yeah, off.

[clambake]

yikes

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

So much sugary goodness in this thread.

And I vote for the pound of weed, a new bong and the PS3.

[Shelly]

I was renting a house in my hood before I bought my current one. Billy Bob was the renter after me, so I met him when he came to look at the house. He had cameras all over the place outside and from what my former neighbors told me, he was a pain in the ass. They were glad when he finally moved.

I've also heard that his mattresses were refurbished and that's why he's so cheap.

Read the reviews YMMV

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

I'd rather sleep on hay before sleeping on a refurbished mattress.

[Spursmania]

We had ours tailormade by some other company here in SA because our bed came from Europe and was an irregular American size. For my kids beds, I wanted quality at a very good price. I looked at Stower's, Lack's and Star's furniture. Then I went to Billy Bob's. I am a serious shopper and I compared the brands, the springs, etc...

I can tell you from personal experience, the two queen beds we bought at BB 2 years ago have worked out great and are under manufacturer warranty! As I said, it's a cheesy ambviance, but who the cares if the mattress you're looking at is good quality and inexpensive?

[Spursmania]

And before anyone asks, I'm gonna to NVC right now to get my basics out of the way so I can transfer to UTSA or UT when I'm done and not have to pay as much. The reason I got so much for grant is because I live by myself off-campus and I bust my ass to hold down my apartment. So yeah, off.

How much is your rent? Are you getting a good deal? What's NVC?

[Shelly]

How much is your rent? Are you getting a good deal? What's NVC?

northwest vista college

[Spursmania]

northwest vista college

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