bad day... just a bad day....

[Wetzelbill]

Having serious financial trouble. I was relying on my financial aid at school to come through and then I'd be perfectly fine, because I figured I would get enough back to pay off some bills and so on. Well, I found out that I am not eligible for any more financial aid, other than my Pell Grant. So, I am still over 500 dollars short on tuition. I do have one scholarship, which should just barely cover tuition. But I cannot buy my books, get a bus pass, I will have no food for the month, and if I can't pay my rent on friday, I just might be homeless this time next week.

I know I'll find some way. I'll pretty much have to. I am hoping the people awarding the one scholarship I am getting will find some extra funds or something, that's about the best hope I have right now. If I drop out, I will lose the position I have in the student president's cabinet, I will be stuck doing nothing all semester and I will still have to find some way to pay the rest of my bills. Something always comes up I guess, but damn, I am so dejected right now.

I just feel deflated. :(

[bicentennial_baby]

1. Oh sweetie

:hug:

[Wetzelbill]

3. if only I would have won that Powerball last month

:)

[Midlodemocrat]

2. www.finaid.org

Maybe you can get some assistance here?

Hope it works out for you, dude.

:hug:

[Wetzelbill]

4. yeah

I haven't really been able to find anything yet, but maybe something stray will come up. :) Thanks.

[hunter]

5. Talk to everyone at school! Professors, administration, everyone.

My wife and I both had similar problems a couple of times during college, and someone always came through. I'm probably not the best person to talk to because I actually ended up for awhile living in my car in the parking lot behind a church... but nevermind, I also got a couple of grants that I didn't know existed until I was screaming for help at the end of my rope. One of those organizations I've paid back in multiples over the years, knowing they are helping out other people like I was.

[Wetzelbill]

7. I'm about to

go in and talk to the people at Native American student affairs. They helped me out a few times before. I will get some money from them, but not sure if it will be enough. They are a bit of a longshot, but still some hope there. If not then I'll truly be at the end of my rope. I am hoping I can get a few of the professors to loan me a book or two. That would help a lot. Thanks for the advice. I don't have a car to live out of, haha, so, hopefully, it won't get that far. :) I think my brother can get some cash for rent, I hope so anyway.

[hunter]

11. Heh, the car was broken.

I had to push it off the street. The pastor offered me a place to stay, but I refused. Honestly, I didn't have all my wits about me, but his little act of generosity, letting me park my car there, was a big step up for me.

Good luck to you!

[MrCoffee]

6. Can you drop one class for the tuition refund? Not the best solution, but

it sure beats dropping out all together.

[Wetzelbill]

8. nope

I have to keep a certain level of units in order to get financial aid at all. If I drop one I get it all revoked. :) Although, I did do that once before, but the situation was a little different then, so it isn't a bad idea at all, it just won't work for me in this instance. :)

[Haole Girl]

9. Hang in there!

Can you just move in with someone for the semester? I assume you have asked ALL your relatives for support? Sorry I don't have any great advice here...just hold on...and please keep your chin up, OK? :hug:

[u4ic]

10. I wish you luck

in finding some extra cash, Wetzelbill. You've got a fine mind, we need you there (eventually) on the front lines! :hug:

[ThomCat]

12. I hope you find some options.

I really was homeless for a while in college. It was one of the two worst times of my life. I requently hope that nobody ever has to got through what I went through.