3equines
01-05-2010, 05:38 PM
I am just so completely infuriated right now that I have to vent. I realize that every single one of us here is probably struggling with finances in one way or another, but we all keep our horses anyhow, no matter what. Well, I am a nursing student set to graduate this year, and so far have been able to survive on part-time work, grants, scholarships, and loans. I quit working this fall because my clinical shifts required as part of my nursing training take up the 20 hours a week I had 'available' to work.
To make a long story short, I just found out yesterday that my student loan funds are not coming to me this quarter, and next quarter, no given explaination. I called the lending institution, they said I am approved for the loans and in good standing, credit-wise, but my college has not certified the loans. So I went to the college financial aid office and they gave me absolutely no information, I had to write a letter stating my financial need (HELLO - I was allready approved for the loans), and I can expect 7-10 days for a response from the loan counselor at the college.
So, first, what the heck has the school got to do with saying whether or not I can accept the loan funds for which I qualify? Second, why didn't I get a letter from the school stating that my loans were not being certified by them, and for what reason? Third, I don't have any clue as to how I am going to pay my bills after this month, the grant and scholarship funds cover tuition and about a month's living expenses.
The worst part is that I have a 3.9 GPA, I am in a 2-year nursing program that has selective and limited admission, and I will be graduating in June, at which point I will be able to be licensed as an R.N. It's not like I am just taking random classes, trying to suck money from whomever so that I can avoid having to work for a living.
On the bright side, I have 4 tons of hay in the barn (enough to get through till summer), cat food, and lots of people food (my BF and I do a lot of canning, etc and I keep staples stocked). I will go back to work part-time if I have to, and my boyfriend said he will help me with my bills, but I just hate to depend on him, or anyone else. I am certain that whatever is going on will resolve once I walk through all the steps of the beurocracy, but why does it have to be this way? It is just crazy.
To make a long story short, I just found out yesterday that my student loan funds are not coming to me this quarter, and next quarter, no given explaination. I called the lending institution, they said I am approved for the loans and in good standing, credit-wise, but my college has not certified the loans. So I went to the college financial aid office and they gave me absolutely no information, I had to write a letter stating my financial need (HELLO - I was allready approved for the loans), and I can expect 7-10 days for a response from the loan counselor at the college.
So, first, what the heck has the school got to do with saying whether or not I can accept the loan funds for which I qualify? Second, why didn't I get a letter from the school stating that my loans were not being certified by them, and for what reason? Third, I don't have any clue as to how I am going to pay my bills after this month, the grant and scholarship funds cover tuition and about a month's living expenses.
The worst part is that I have a 3.9 GPA, I am in a 2-year nursing program that has selective and limited admission, and I will be graduating in June, at which point I will be able to be licensed as an R.N. It's not like I am just taking random classes, trying to suck money from whomever so that I can avoid having to work for a living.
On the bright side, I have 4 tons of hay in the barn (enough to get through till summer), cat food, and lots of people food (my BF and I do a lot of canning, etc and I keep staples stocked). I will go back to work part-time if I have to, and my boyfriend said he will help me with my bills, but I just hate to depend on him, or anyone else. I am certain that whatever is going on will resolve once I walk through all the steps of the beurocracy, but why does it have to be this way? It is just crazy.