<p>Returning to school after about 10 years and was denied my appeal for financial aid. So I have to pay for 6 hours of school myself before I can get financial aide. Was wondering what to do. Cant afford to pay by myself and have bad credit. Maybe be able to get a cosigner but her credit isnt the best but not as bad as mine (she currently carries a car note). Just in a bad position right now. Have a family and a kid efc is 0 of course. Really wish to return to school. Any advice is appreciated thank you. Found this forum on compete accident.</p>
<p>What do you do when you want to purchase something else you can’t afford? Wait, save up, and then go. How much will 6 hours cost you? You have waited this long to return to school, waiting a little bit more won’t hurt. Be strict with yourself about saving the money you need. Why can’t you get financial aid?</p>
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Why did you have to appeal and why were you denied? Do you owe $ to a school?</p>
<p>Teachandmom is right. You do the same as you do with any other purchase you have to make. Look for the cheapest option available. Online might be the way to go even if it’s accredited, you can use the course and it’s cheap. Pay for it 3 credits or less if possible at a time to get those 6 credits done and you work while you do it. You scrimp and save and pay for it and it may take you another few years before you can get your aid again. But you can do it. Others have done it. Good luck and work hard.</p>