So basically, the school couldn’t do anything for me regarding my bill.
But my family and I had another conversation, and they worked out a way to pay off the bill. One parent was responsible for paying the bill in total, and the other parent told me they’ll figure out a plan to pay for this upcoming semester, so I’m going back for the spring.
For a little bit more context, one parent was responsible for paying my siblings’ bill (during their undergrad) and the other parent was responsible for paying mine. Since this one parent had to be in the hospital for quite some time, they had to focus on that. So the other parent stepped in.
In our conversation, they asked me what did I honestly want to do. I was blunt and told them I waned to stay, but not if we are going to be in the same predicament in August. So they came up with the money at the very last minute.
I was also honest with them that if I do go this semester, this will be my last semester here. As much as I don’t want to transfer again, I don’t have any other choice. The school is going to be a constant financial burden, and I just need my degree. But I need more time to figure that out.
I think everyone on this thread as well as the other one gave really good advice, and I really do appreciate it. I was very close to just withdrawing and getting a job, because there was nothing else I could do. But my family told me since I’ve been getting straight A’s since I’ve been here, if I really wanted to go back this semester, they’d find a way for me to. So I took that deal.
Truthfully, the thought of me being out of school, even for a semester, was making me feel depressed, and I think they noticed that. School is literally all I have. I do nothing else. I felt like I was gonna go insane if I didn’t at least be in a class. I was originally gonna take classes at another university as a non matriculating student, but I was told I could not receive any financial aid for it.
I was hesitant on coming back and saying what I did since I basically did the opposite of what you all told me to do. But I figured since you even took the time out to give me advice, I’d let you know what happened (if there’s even anyone still following the thread)
I also know it won’t be much, but I am still actively looking for a part-time job this semester. I wasn’t awarded federal work study, so it is likely I’d have to find a job elsewhere.
So again, I thank you guys for all of your advice, but this was the route I chose to go. I am still taking most of the advice into consideration. I’m transferring after this semester to a school in my state that will be offering transfer scholarships. I already have a few schools in mind.