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TexasGirl15

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Ok, so my summer job really isn't panning out too well. I've only gotten one pay check and it was for less than $200. (I've been working there since the end of May.) When I got my FAFSA (federal aid) award's letter, I didn't have a loan to take, so I'm fucked that way. I have to buy a computer tower for school because my other one is total shit and I have no way to pay for books or any other part of my college myself. Not only that, I owe my Mom $200 from my trip to Ohio. Gah! I hate money! No, wait, I love money, I hate the lack of it. My sister paid for half of her college for 2 out of the 3 years she attended and she went to a private college. I can't even pay for half of one semester. I'm so fucked I don't even know what to do. And I have to plan a wedding with no money. Unless I work full time on top of a full load at college for my last couple of years of school, there's no way I can pay for my education AND a wedding. Heck, I couldn't even pay for one or the other. And the biggest problem with getting a job down where I go to college isn't that it's a college town and everyone wants a job, it's that I don't have a vehicle or a way to get to a job if I managed to get one. God I hate stressing over money problems.
 
Man Maggie, that sucks ass. Heh, I'm never in debt and always piss broke.

I just got $20 today because my brother broke my airsoft pistol...mmm...$20. Haven't had that in a LONG TIME. Not since I first toked up.
 
Jesus Mags, thats a big hole to be in. I'm really sorry to hear of your troubles. Strangly though, I can see myself in that same boat this next semester (except that I won't be getting married).
 
Yeah, we aren't getting married until we've both finished all our college in 4 years, but it's still stressing me out because I want to get planning and working on things so I can cut costs by doing them myself. This isn't going to be easy. Why am I not just marrying rich and leaving the work to the guy? Oh yeah, cuz I get bored to easily. *sigh*
 
Sorry to hear but I have a few questions:

#1 Can't you just use the computer lab at school instead of having to buy a tower?
#2 Are you getting married BEFORE you get your college degree because of financial reasons (tax break, yadda, yadda) or are you pregnant?
#3 Have you looked into student loans or scholarships, since financial aid is giving you the high hard one?

Edit: Scratch #2 I just read your other post. Sorry.

Don't stress out to much. Things have a way of working themselves out. Worse case scenario you take a semester off to "regroup".
 
Student loans are probably not a good way to go but thats only what i here.

Surely the wedding can wait? I mean sure its exciting etc but it wouldn't it be best to wait until your in the financial situation to have a really good wedding instead of a semi-good one?
 
Ok people, read post #4 in this thread. We aren't getting married until we're both OUT of college. Gawd, how many times do I have to type that? Sorry, I'm just a little irritated. I have looked into scholarships, but since my school is a state run school, there aren't many and they're very hard to get or even qualify for, however I did manage to get a $500 scholarship this year. I am not going to take a student loan out of the bank because the interest rates are far too high for me to be able to pay them off.

In response to the question of using the computer lab at school, I can use it, but the hours are few and far betweed that it's open and even then, I have a spending limit for how much I can print out and with all the papers I have to write and all the printing I have to do, it's just not practical to use the lab. Besides, their printer is almost always out of paper and then I'd be fucked.
 
Mag im not sure if your first section was inspired by me, i know your waiting till after college but if that is so why worry now. You say you want to start your planning etc now but imo that isnt waiting. By wait i mean start everything when you graduate.
 
So get a job in an office. You'll have all the computer time and printer time you want. It can even be part-time so it doesn't interfere with school. That if you don't do the "regroup" thing.
 
Seems to me you are adding extra stress by worrying about the wedding too. It's 4 years away! Yes, I understand the need to save money, but try getting through the first year of college with out the added stress. Also, there are student loans, pell grants & scholarships. Work the system. You might also have to lower expectations. Go to a technical school or community college. In 4 years, if you can't afford a big wedding, elope!

Also, if your summer job isn't paying enough and you need more money, get a second job or find a job that pays better. You can keep your current job while at least looking. Don't stress over the problem, look for a solution.

Oh, I live in Ohio, I can tell you, it isn't worth $200. (joking!)
 
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