Okay dolphingirl,

So, are you saying that you're mom mis-spent the money provided to her (by your dad) for child support??

Do you ever see or communicate with your father?

Regarding the law, your mom is responsible for spending the money sent for child support on YOU. The fact that she withheld some of the child support from you is wrong. It's one thing if she's using the money to pay your bills, buy your clothes, and pay school expenses. If, however, your mom isn't living up to her end of the bargain, she is financially liable.

I understand that school is expensive ~ I've been there myself and had to pay for it out of my pocket as well. That's why I specifically recommended applying for grants and scholarships. There are SO many different scholarships available! Do you have a good GPA? What's your major, and career goal/s? Those topics are clearly taken into consideration when applying for scholarships. Some only want to accept those majoring in ___ and they are, say: native - American (or some other nationality). Or the giver wants the scholar to have made it through an exceptional experience in their lives. Look up the various opportunities, that's my advice in that department.

Are you attending an expensive university? Do you work part-time, to help boost funds? I worked at the student business office a few hours 3-4 days per week, to help myself get by. I also attended my local community college, until I was a Junior, to decrease my need for high funds. I made it up until my Senior year, without needing a loan, thank goodness! Those college loans aren't difficult to get (thankfully), but they are extremely tough to get rid of if something does happen to you ~ and you go bankrupt or become disabled. (That's where I am right now. Permanently disabled, but the government won't accept that until a solid 3 years proves my case ~ kind of stressful.)

((hugs))