<p>At my college full time is 12 credit hours. Very few teachers will place you with more credit hours than that. </p>
<p>Unless she takes a night class, most classes are done between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. She works the late afternoon shift at her job 2 pm till close 9 - 10 p.m. While it will be tough it is doable seeing hows most of our courses last 1 - 1 1/2 years.</p>
<p>While its a pain this quarter I am pulling 17 credit hours (unheard of at my college) plus a 20 hour a week work-study job (janitor job so no sitting). While raising 3 kids (5, 7, 9) and cooking supper and cleaning house. Yes I am married but he works an odd shift to where he is hardly home when we are and does not have much time to get house work done. </p>
<p>Is it a pain yes but it can be done if the drive is strong enough, IMO.</p>
<p>Working adults with families need to be commended for returning to school…and it sounds like the girl from the OP is starting on the right foot with completing her education. Please let her know that she really needs to keep in touch with her Financial Aid Office, especially given that the end of her term will be occurring at the same time as her expected date of delivery. This will help to ensure a smooth transition back into school once the child has been born.</p>
<p>We deal with quite a few young mothers and fathers. We always request information about living arrangements, earnings, federal benefits, etc. We even ask the dads for proof of what they say they are paying for the child. Moms who live at home & have no job cannot be independent. If they live at home but have jobs & receive federal benefits, they may be considered independent. If they live with the child’s dad & they don’t earn enough to support themselves & a child, we have to talk with them to determine who is paying for the child’s needs … if the dad is supporting the child’s needs, the young mom is not independent. She still has to provide her parent info.</p>
<p>The best thing for the young woman to do is talk to an aid officer at her school.</p>
<p>Ok first off, I am in the same situation. Second Paying for the doctor apointments and things before the baby gets here is considered supporting the baby, because those things are necessary. Financial Aid says that if you are married, have a child, or are over the age of 24 you are considered an Independant</p>
<p>is there a question? When is your child due?</p>