<p>1° $800 can be found. Ask friends, relatives, etc. $40 here, $30 there, I’m sure some of your friends spend that much on pizza and (…soda…) some weekends. Pay your debt ASAP. Then when you work on campus pay them back with your first paychecks.
2° TALK TO A DEAN. A dean of students is there for this type of situations. It’s their job. They’re supposed to know what to do and it’s unlikely you’re the very first child of divorce who’s had problems with their (frankly, immature and imo irresponsible) custodial/non custodial parents.
3° Take this situation for granted. Don’t count on them. Find a way for them to comply as best you can but expect them to use you as a “hostage” in their personal crisis. They love you but they don’t get it and their problems blind them to your needs. :s
4° Don’t give up on your school. You worked very had to get there. I’m sure they’re glad you’re enrolled since you are responsible, smart, and resourceful. Even if you have to take a leave of absence, figure things out. Present things frankly to your dean of students.</p>