Paying for Pre-Reqs in Community College

Nursing Students LPN-RN

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22 year old self-sufficient LVN here currently living with my parents that have a gross annual income of between 90k-100k per year but the thing is THEY DON'T PROVIDE FOR ME FINANCIALLY. I have a huge strained relationship with them and they have never supported me, it took my mental and emotional health to even just obtain a LVN diploma. The only reason living with them has worked out is because all of us work 2-3 full time jobs and never see each other. So I'm planning on going back to a local CC this Spring 2017 and to feed my already suckish life, financial aid took a 2 second look at my FAFSA student aid report and denied me of anything to offer to help pay for classes because of my parents-on-paper's income. I don't make a lot as a LVN and 80% of my paycheck is sent to my country. About to give up in my BSN-RN dreams unless any of y'all can suggest a grant or scholarship that can give me real hope? Appreciate it.

TheCommuter Thank you this was useful. I will look into this.

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@ meanmaryjean, DNP, RN Sweetie, this was just a general story of my situation. I send money to my dying father in my country for his medical bills and I am independent. I pay for everything and I work 3 jobs right now. Unless you can be more compassionate and understand what I'm asking I don't appreciate judgmental comments.

There was nothing uncompassionate about my response, I simply asked a question. You indicate that you live with your parents, and yet have another parent in your home country who is dying? That would have been helpful to know in your first post- you merely indicated that you sent money back to your country. You also say you 'live rent-free' but also that you 'pay for everything' - which is it?

Also the definition of 'self-sufficient' (your original post) does not mean 'lives rent-free with parents'. Look it up.

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There was nothing uncompassionate about my response, I simply asked a question. You indicate that you live with your parents, and yet have another parent in your home country who is dying? That would have been helpful to know in your first post- you merely indicated that you sent money back to your country. You also say you 'live rent-free' but also that you 'pay for everything' - which is it?

Also the definition of 'self-sufficient' (your original post) does not mean 'lives rent-free with parents'. Look it up.

I apologize for not wanting to post my whole life story for everyone to see because first of all my question ended with any helpful suggestions for scholarships or grants not FAFSA information, financial information, or personal information. The other posters didn't have a problem with answering without knowing my life story. Thank you and have a good day! Thank you for your help and response.

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Can you stop sending $$ to 'your country', move out and become independent? This would take their income out of your FAFSA equation.

I'm not sure what's going on here. You speak of "your country." I'll assume that country isn't this country because if your country is this country unless you're the Al Capone of not paying your bills or like our dear president elect who doesn't pay his bills nor his taxes and it's all legal, a three toed sloth could get Federally backed (FASFA) expensive life destroying student loans. Just ask the for profit schools.

So maybe you're better off if your dreams whatever they may be are put on hold for a while while you save up the money to take the CC prerequisites at what 350-400 bucks a pop.

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Can you stop sending $$ to 'your country', move out and become independent? This would take their income out of your FAFSA equation.

It's not that simple to "become independent". There are specific conditions required to be independent on your FAFSA, moving out of your parents house doesn't do it. Your school can review your information for a professional judgement but it sounds like you already pursued that?

At 22 you are young and have plenty of time to do this. Why don't you work and save like crazy until you're 25 and then complete your FAFSA? Maybe you will be eligible for more on your own. I know it's not an easy decision and if you do this, think of it as an investment in your career.

One other thing to ask about, is loan repayment programs. Many states offer student loan forgiveness for nurses in specific areas, as do employers.

You're in a tough spot. Stay strong and don't give up. Good luck!

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