Independant Student, $7000 EFC?!!

janelle1985
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:09:43 +0000

Thanks for the concern sk8rmom. The second job is only for the summer to try and get a small savings built. I’ve worked full-time since I was in high school and went to college full-time/worked full-time when I decided to go to college through the 2007-2008 school year. I did well, I had a 3.8 GPA and was an honors student. I don’t really have any option but to work full-time while pursuing my education. It is difficult and tiring at times but it’s what I have to do so I just hunker down and do it. I won’t be eligible for a raise until August of this year and I already know it will be 3%. Tuition reimbursement is an option but only if I pay out of pocket. I’d much rather just take out the loans and not have to stretch myself that thin financially. And I do already have two roomates. Cost of living is just high in the Boston area.