<p>Thanks for the details, happymom! I’m from El Salvador, and even though we have recovered from the “crisis” (a bad earthquake a few years ago), TPS is still given to people from our country because so many are dependent upon it to remain in this country and work legally. Unfortunately, I have no rights of a resident or citizen but sill have to pay taxes… It really sucked not being able to see if I could qualify for national hispanic scholar or NMSQT.</p>
<p>As for the commute option, I want to leave the state. I really do want to start over because I feel stagnant in this town, as if I can accomplish nothing here. Local schools of note are JMU, Mason, and actually georgetown. The latter obviously would cause me to rethink my “leave and start a new life” mantra if I applied and they offered aid.</p>