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Old Oct 26, 2012, 10:10 AM
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You no longer qualify for financial aid? There should be something you can qualify and apply for. Have you tried applying for a Pell Grant? Maybe some scholarships or grants? My mom is a financial aid officer at my local community college, and she told me to go to the office and start looking for scholarships and grants. You could take out loans, but don't go down my route and end up owing 85k after grad school. They probably have websites with different scholarships on them as well. I was surprised at how many I did qualify for through financial aid, and I ended up getting some that I applied for. I know I'm probably not helpful, but I just wanted to share that. And this might sound not good, but have you tried some place like McDonald's? I know it's fast food, and fast food generally sucks, but they are usually very flexible with hours and are willing to work with you. At least they were when I worked for them in college. I worked quite a few jobs like that before I graduated, and even after when I couldn't find work in my field. I don't know if you're opposed to working retail either, but I worked for Lowe's for a long time and they were an awesome place to work. Also, places like Walmart are almost always looking for someone, especially around this season. A seasonal temp job is often what they offer, but a lot of times they turn into a permanent position. Have you tried the local employment office? They might have some leads for local places that are hiring. I'm probably no help at all, but I hope I did a little. I'm sorry for your situation, I can relate. I could never donate eggs or plasma either, and I was denied a disability when I applied as well. I don't know where you go to school, but most schools also have job placement or job search offices, or websites, etc. They also might have help for students through the school, and like Leed said, they probably know where you can go for help if they don't offer it. The only reason I mentioned fast food is that they almost always need people, bc no matter what the season is, people are going to want to eat. I really hope you find the help and the answers that you need.
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