Need housing money, any suggestions?
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:53 pm
Hello everyone,
I will be attending FSU with a substantial scholarship in the fall. However, financial aid (loans and scholarships) don't disburse until after the semester starts. I estimate I will need approximately $3,500 for books, housing, and the required laptop before that.
Now, my situation is a bit unique. I am a volunteer contracted by the government, earning a living stipend below minimum wage. Orften my work weeks exceed 65 hours, and it's not rare for me to work 7 days a week. Saving money is difficult, since I live on my own. Both of my parents lost their jobs when the economy took a turn for the worse, and are recovering from a foreclosure and a bankrupcy while working minimum wage jobs. So obviously they're not a source of income/loans/gifts.
Summary:
Would like to find second job, but don't have time
Make Very little money
Parents are poor
Do any of you have any suggestions on how I could secure some money before school starts? Would private loans be my only option?
Haven't had a chance to discuss this with the school yet, but will when I have a chance. In the mean time figured it'd be a good idea to ask here.
Thanks
I will be attending FSU with a substantial scholarship in the fall. However, financial aid (loans and scholarships) don't disburse until after the semester starts. I estimate I will need approximately $3,500 for books, housing, and the required laptop before that.
Now, my situation is a bit unique. I am a volunteer contracted by the government, earning a living stipend below minimum wage. Orften my work weeks exceed 65 hours, and it's not rare for me to work 7 days a week. Saving money is difficult, since I live on my own. Both of my parents lost their jobs when the economy took a turn for the worse, and are recovering from a foreclosure and a bankrupcy while working minimum wage jobs. So obviously they're not a source of income/loans/gifts.
Summary:
Would like to find second job, but don't have time
Make Very little money
Parents are poor
Do any of you have any suggestions on how I could secure some money before school starts? Would private loans be my only option?
Haven't had a chance to discuss this with the school yet, but will when I have a chance. In the mean time figured it'd be a good idea to ask here.
Thanks