Financial Aid - TERRIBLE idea?

midmo
Fri, 01 May 2009 09:02:31 +0000

Maybe I missed something, but is your mother aware that some of the financial aid might be in the form of a grant (i.e. no need to pay anything back) rather than a loan? You really do not know your situation until you complete the FAFSA paperwork, file it and get an actual offer.

I agree with other posters that a thorough search for scholarships and grants for students with disabilities is in order.

Best of luck. I hate to argue with other parents, but I think your idea of getting on with school is better than your mom’s idea of waiting for 5-6 more years. The truth is, at 22 you are an adult and you need to make this decision according to your own needs and desires. Tell your mom you love her and appreciate her concerns, but this move is yours.