Looking for advice/thoughts from the wise on next step of life decision...

[deonk1]

Originally Posted by celstu1

My opinion/advise is tough it out. Its much harder to go back to school. I quit college after going full time for 3 years at age 22. I didn't finish my degree until age 33. I could probably be in a way better position if I had that degree 10 years ago. I'm glad I have it now and it's not hanging over my head anymore... but do whatever you have to to finish your schooling, in the end it will be for the best. Can you get student loans? Financial aid? You don't need much to get financial aid, most school just give it to people who want to go to college. Don't worry about your $6k in debt right now... once you are done schooling and get a good job, you will pay that off no problem!
Focus on your BIG issues before tackling little ones... if you try to take on allllll your concerns at once, it will feel stressful and overwhelming for sure.

Thanks.
So I've made one decision. First I'm going to push the LSAT to October. I decided that I can't do it all, and I have to get a job, and finish this degree.
I just had a job interview today and I think it went well. it's 8:30-5:30 which will be long hours but she said the pay is better because of that. I didn't ask what the pay was, but I really think it'll be decent.

So I'm going to try and finish my four remaining courses by October, that way at least I have a degree.

to answer the financial aid, it's all confusing. I can't get a student loan because I "have" to live at home to collect the child support from my dad. Once that is finished in October I can "officially" move out and be a dependent student. I can't claim as a dependent because of financial troubles in my family. Lets just say my family isn't in good standing with the government, so I chose not to get involved with my family's issues, I built my own credit without any concern from them (THANK GOD). I have no co-signer and for the first four years I haven't been able to get any loans at all, only my credit cards. a month ago I finally got my first real line of credit (not a student one unfortunately) and that's my $5000. it's maxed right now cause I needed a new (to me) car, and I paid last semester's tuition.

So if I get this job, I think my life will be back on track, I'll have money coming in and they appear to have great growth opportunities. I mentioned my interest in picking the brain of someone in the law department.

Thanks everyone for all your advice, I'm starting to get things on track again.

[celstu1]

Originally Posted by deonk1

Thanks.
So I've made one decision. First I'm going to push the LSAT to October. I decided that I can't do it all, and I have to get a job, and finish this degree.
I just had a job interview today and I think it went well. it's 8:30-5:30 which will be long hours but she said the pay is better because of that. I didn't ask what the pay was, but I really think it'll be decent.

So I'm going to try and finish my four remaining courses by October, that way at least I have a degree.

to answer the financial aid, it's all confusing. I can't get a student loan because I "have" to live at home to collect the child support from my dad. Once that is finished in October I can "officially" move out and be a dependent student. I can't claim as a dependent because of financial troubles in my family. Lets just say my family isn't in good standing with the government, so I chose not to get involved with my family's issues, I built my own credit without any concern from them (THANK GOD). I have no co-signer and for the first four years I haven't been able to get any loans at all, only my credit cards. a month ago I finally got my first real line of credit (not a student one unfortunately) and that's my $5000. it's maxed right now cause I needed a new (to me) car, and I paid last semester's tuition.

So if I get this job, I think my life will be back on track, I'll have money coming in and they appear to have great growth opportunities. I mentioned my interest in picking the brain of someone in the law department.

Thanks everyone for all your advice, I'm starting to get things on track again.

Good for you! Its hard to take it all in at once when it all seems to be coming down on you at once. I think doing what you can do and scheduling the rest is perfect. Its all still there and will get done on a schedule that works for you!
You must feel a sense of relief now huh?