I was really sweating whether or not I would be able to attend classes this fall due to financial reasons. I was out of work for over a year (the airline I was working for shut down operations) before finding a job last November (only making $8/hour, which isn't much...but at least it's something)...then my husband was out of work for 3-1/2 months due to having a tumor removed from his head...so finances have pretty much stunk for us for a few years now. I haven't been able to get any financial aid, due to the fact I already have a Bachelor Degree and I hadn't had enough school recently to be able to apply for scholorships.
Fall term tuition is due Sept. 5th. I was sweating over it because coming up with $370+ was not going to be easy for me. (Thankfully I go to one of the most inexpensive schools in the state).
Well, I was sitting here a work (I work for a friend I grew up with in his store) & his dad came in. I've gone to the same church as this family since I was a tot. Anyway, his dad was talking to me & I said something about not being sure if I was going to be able to go back to school this fall or not. Then ... He told me to give him my tuition bill & he'd take care of it for me!!!
OMG
I was floored.
He said that it's not a loan...it's a gift.
OMG
I'm so happy & still can't believe it. Of course I thanked him over & over again & will be sending him a nice card this week as well. Hmm...might bake him some cookies too.
