Pursuing a degree does not have to be expensive, even though American universities state otherwise. For those who are truly dedicated to their education, I recommend looking for scholarships online as you will be able to find a lot (fastweb etc.) or you can check out www.scholarshipkid.com for a complete list of all scholarships being offered to students in the country. These can be athletic scholarships, college-specific, merit-based, company-sponsored, minority, for African Americans, etc. You’re bound to find something that you feel is right for you. Hope this helps!