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angelchildr at 10:11pm on 13/05/2009
angelchildr at 10:11pm on 13/05/2009So I had a freak out session today. Those of you that watch my twitter saw it. Mainly, I've been having trouble with summer and money and financial aid and stuff. Because I stopped working full time, in addition to my loans to pay tuition, I've also needed to get a "private" loan to cover my actual living costs. Not a problem last year, though the money from last year's is gone and I have summer tuition, the deposit for next year, plus all my monthly expenses to pay.
So I went to try to get my loan for next year a little early, figuring I wouldn't have a problem since I have a good credit rating.
But.
Some of you may have heard about that whole economic issue that we're having at the moment? Yeah. So some banks are basically switching how they do the living expense loans, and sending the money to the school instead of sending it straight to the student. Which wouldn't be a problem either, only my school won't distribute those "extra" funds until after the withdraw/drop period is over. Which won't be until late September/early October. Which is way too long for me to wait.
My first freaking out twitter was when I found this out. Yeah, the twitter where I mentioned having those brief thoughts of dropping out of school so I could get a job to pay for things. I sent a less drastic though still freaked out text to my dad. Apparently my twitter was psycho enough for my crazy roommate to try to call me FROM AUSTRALIA to calm me down. ♥
I also got a hold of my dad a little after that (I was actually back and forth from my class at the time). We sort of figured out a way I might be able to make things work, and even if that falls through, he's pretty much forbidden me from dropping out. He said we'll figure it out.
So I'm feeling better now. Still worried. Still have financial things to work out, but it's better. Since my freak out, I've picked up Umbrella Academy, had tacos for dinner, watched Criminal Minds (!!!), and done most of my laundry. Now I have to do a whole bunch of reading to do for class tomorrow, but I'm distracted by "50 First Dates". And I just made cinnamon toast. :-D
Once again stress made me overreact. Vicious cycle...
So I went to try to get my loan for next year a little early, figuring I wouldn't have a problem since I have a good credit rating.
But.
Some of you may have heard about that whole economic issue that we're having at the moment? Yeah. So some banks are basically switching how they do the living expense loans, and sending the money to the school instead of sending it straight to the student. Which wouldn't be a problem either, only my school won't distribute those "extra" funds until after the withdraw/drop period is over. Which won't be until late September/early October. Which is way too long for me to wait.
My first freaking out twitter was when I found this out. Yeah, the twitter where I mentioned having those brief thoughts of dropping out of school so I could get a job to pay for things. I sent a less drastic though still freaked out text to my dad. Apparently my twitter was psycho enough for my crazy roommate to try to call me FROM AUSTRALIA to calm me down. ♥
I also got a hold of my dad a little after that (I was actually back and forth from my class at the time). We sort of figured out a way I might be able to make things work, and even if that falls through, he's pretty much forbidden me from dropping out. He said we'll figure it out.
So I'm feeling better now. Still worried. Still have financial things to work out, but it's better. Since my freak out, I've picked up Umbrella Academy, had tacos for dinner, watched Criminal Minds (!!!), and done most of my laundry. Now I have to do a whole bunch of reading to do for class tomorrow, but I'm distracted by "50 First Dates". And I just made cinnamon toast. :-D
Once again stress made me overreact. Vicious cycle...
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Dude, are they kidding? That sucks!
I'm so glad your Dad helped to calm you down. I was hoping he would. :) I hope it all works out! *HUGS*
I can't wait to do so tonight!
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I KNOW! That's what had me freaking out! The fall semester starts at the end of August! I honestly don't think I have the money to make it that far, even if you AREN'T counting summer tuition and fall tuition deposit. So I'm hoping that I can get a summer school type loan, which will come through sooner. Yes, my parents will help if I need it, but I REALLY don't like asking them for money. It's one thing if my dad slips me some randomly, but I always feel like shit when I have to ask for it. And he knows that and understands, and I know that he knows, but I still feel bad. Sort of failure-y. And really really spoiled.
I can't wait to do so tonight!
I don't want to spoil you, so I'll just say that IT'S REALLY GOOD!
As a bright spot yesterday, I did get my Spring grades back, and I did really well again. :-D!!! I had to call my parents about that too. :-D And we all did a little dance.
Now I have to get ready to leave the house. I don't actually want to, but it's not bad once I get going... Two hours of work and then 4 hours of class and then I get to come home (and clean some more :-D). All in all, not TOO stressful of a day, as long as nothing pops up out of nowhere to freak me out... :-)