My hopes are dashed....

The school I'm going to is the smallest and cheapest in my area. It's 40 miles out so adds a lot of travel expenses, it does not cost quite as much as I took out in loans + pell grant but travel expenses are (not quite) covered with the leftovers. I live within walking distance of a University, but alas, tuition is over twice as much.

This all will pass. That's what I tell myself when it gets extra-stormy in life. For employment, you could look into positions that don't have a ton of customer interaction. Maybe a cleaning job? I had horrible social anxiety for most of my life, and still do from time to time.. mine turned out to improve after I was diagnosed with anemia and a vitamin d deficiency which caused crippling fatigue and is now remedied..

But anxiety is No Joke. Know that you are not guilty of being weak or inferior because of it. It can pop up for no reason, and through no fault of your own.

I commend you for going to school and sticking it to your anxiety. I can drive and work, but I could not imagine going to school (I had a traumatic high school experience though, so that helped me not want to go to school.) I wish you the best in all of this.

I know ALL TOO WELL how anxiety and school goes.., I tried to do school and did all the grants and loans... I was all prepped nd ready. But my anxiety kept me from going... HANG IN THERE BABY!!! I've been where u r! AND I KNOW IT SUCKS! Just don't give up like I've had to!


*~*~*~ Love always bring difficulties, that is true, but the good side of it is that it gives energy ~*~*~*
-Vincent Van Gogh-

Sorry bud, sounds like you're not trying to me. I go to school completely on my own dime. I'm full time in school, 32 hours at work and I afford $650/month rent, $300 in bills, and managing to buy groceries.

Go to your office of scholarship and finaid, you're missing money somewhere. And remember, nine months of school is three semesters worth. So, really staying in those dorms has to be broken up in semester chunks.

What I really mean is that the school can't give you fewer money than what it takes to live on campus. There's a way, you're just not trying.

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You seem to have missed the part where they mentioned that they have severe anxiety. Just because you're capable of doing something doesn't mean everyone else is.

Additionally, nine months isn't three semesters. At best, it's two. The main 16 week semesters run from January to May, and from August to December, usually with an 8 week semester from early June to late July. Additionally, I believe the 16 weeks only covers the schooling period, and they're actually 17 weeks, with the 17th week being for finals. At least, that's how my college is.

And finally, the school can give less money than it takes to live at campus, they're not required to give any money, actually. You're only 21, according to your profile, and it's very clear that you haven't been to college for very long.

I had to leave my first attempt at school because my agoraphobia and anxiety got to be too much to deal with. I don't regret taking that time, but I'm looking forward to getting back to it now that I'm properly medicated and supplied with coping skills via 3 months of very intensive inpatient and outpatient options. I'm altogether more prepared. There are things I still have to learn, but it's better than the alternative of not being here at all.

Student loans are very forgiving and are willing to give circumstantial deferrments and all sorts of things, not to mention you don't need to start paying them back until 6 months after you have your diploma. It's an option, even if it's not ideal.

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You seem to have missed the part where they mentioned that they have severe anxiety. Just because you're capable of doing something doesn't mean everyone else is.

Additionally, nine months isn't three semesters. At best, it's two. The main 16 week semesters run from January to May, and from August to December, usually with an 8 week semester from early June to late July. Additionally, I believe the 16 weeks only covers the schooling period, and they're actually 17 weeks, with the 17th week being for finals. At least, that's how my college is.

And finally, the school can give less money than it takes to live at campus, they're not required to give any money, actually. You're only 21, according to your profile, and it's very clear that you haven't been to college for very long.

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9 months does span three semesters, at least at my four year institution. I'm currently a Junior in MSIS.

The school actually, or at least should, base how much money you get based on the average cost of attendance. So, all the cheapest options. Meal plan, on campus housing, books. Which is all based on how many hours you take. I went straight out of high school, got married, and then went to college the following August of 2010.

You'll notice I have again ignored the anxiety, because the OP has made strides to over come it. Living on campus is a big stride and wanting it shows commitment. I'm speaking fully in financial problems.

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Then your school is an abnormality. I've been to college, have looked at universities, and talked to people at different universities than then the ones I'm looking at, and they all follow the standard 16/17 week plan.

Again, your college is an abnormality. Every college I've looked at has set costs for tuition, room/board, etc. Books tend to vary on what courses your taking, as well as the college. Some will charge the student exorbitant prices that are jacked up 200 to 300% of the base cost, while others such as College of the Ozarks charges the student the same price they page for books.

All aid is based on an average cost of attendance. If it isn't that way everywhere, it should be. I got approximately 20 grand for both the fall and spring of the 2012-2013 school year. I'm doing summer so I will be getting more money. I'm just making the argument that there has to be a way, and if there isn't it isn't a very good college.

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Southwestern University at Wetherford: Class began Jan 9th. Finals begin on May 2nd.
Tuition/room&board/meals: http://www.swosu.edu/resources/tuition.asp

University of Oklahoma: Class began Jan 14th. Finals begin May 6th. http://www.ou.edu/admin/facsen/2012-13calx.htm
Tuition/room&board/meals: http://www.ou.edu/admissions/home/re..._estimate.html

Aid is based on how much you make per year, how many people are in the family, how many are going to college, etc. The reason why you got so much is because you're married, going to college, and not working full time. If your significant other isn't working ,then that would be factored in, as well.