Finally after more than a year of not having financial aid for over a year and a half, my appeal finally paid off. I got a letter back and my appeal was approved to my surprise.

I'm not going to disclose the amount of money I'll be receiving, but let's just say it's enough to make poor person happy. I won't be spending it that's for sure. I already have everything I need as far as my 2 classes go. I need to save money, now more than ever and have that amount grow overtime, especially if I get a job. Once I actually have extra money to spend, then I'll consider spending. It may not seem much, but in my eyes, this is an accomplishment.

Some fitting music to set my mood right now.

Hey congratulations!

I got $3,000 in Pell Grants and another $3,000 from my college's scholarship. No other scholarships than that though. I only applied to one because my grandma "forced me" to, and I didn't get it because the paper work got screwed in the mail.

Damn. At least you were able to get the money.

Quote from: Decimator Omega on October 01, 2014, 11:25:36 PM

Quote from: Nuka on October 01, 2014, 11:23:17 PM

congrats dude

Thanks Nuka. It took a lot to convince these people to get it back honestly. I had to appeal many times each semester. So many denies. Finally, I got approved after working my ass of and not dropping any classes late.

Yeah, I know what that's like :/

Indeed, especially if the deadline is like 1 week, and it sucks because that's how long it takes to know if your professor is any good or not.

I lost my financial aid because of my lovely mother. :/

I lost my financial aid because of my lovely mother. :/

Why?

Quote from: Decimator Omega on October 01, 2014, 11:28:12 PM

Quote from: Lady Noelle on October 01, 2014, 11:25:29 PM

I am glad I do not have to deal with financial aid. The GI Bill is the one good thing I got out of the military.

Well that's good. I'm happy for you.

As for me, if I can get my job back at Target, I can at least get some income, even though it's minimum.

The US sucks...

Healthcare and education should not be financial burdens for anyone.

Fortunately my healthcare is paid for because I have coverage that's paid for by tax dollars, but I agree completely. But you know something.... It is what it is. I just need to deal with it.

Quote from: Decimator Omega on October 01, 2014, 11:30:21 PM

Quote from: Dustin on October 01, 2014, 11:29:02 PM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on October 01, 2014, 11:26:26 PM

Quote from: Dustin on October 01, 2014, 11:23:55 PM

I got $3,000 in Pell Grants and another $3,000 from my college's scholarship. No other scholarships than that though. I only applied to one because my grandma "forced me" to, and I didn't get it because the paper work got screwed in the mail.

Damn. At least you were able to get the money.

The trick is to have a single mom, $40k income, and have both your mom and brother in college at the same time all while receiving $36k a year in social security which isn't counted towards income.

Unfortunately that isn't the case for me, but hey. Good to know.

I forgot to mention $300k in inheritance from last year.

Damn. Sounds like you're all set. Nice.