The context of the following conversation is Austin had been working as a tutor to make extra money for the last two years.  He likes doing this to help pay for his college education.:
Austin says I'm really saving a lot of money doing this tutoring job for the last two years..
The friend responds What are you saving it for..
Austin responds I have to pay my college education with it..
The friend responds Your family isn't helping you pay for that?.
Austin responds No. But at least it's really teaching me to depend on myself..
The friend responds Can you tutor me on how to do that for myself?.