The Money’s In
July 22, 2009
One of the biggest hurdles in my quest to become a teacher was met and jumped today when I received my financial aid award letter in the mail. Thankfully, I’ll be able to borrow everything I need.
The college made it clear that if I hadn’t paid or made arrangements by Aug. 1 that I would be removed from classes. I was afraid I’d have to drive up to the campus and give the school cash — like I had to do with my summer class.
Later, after my summer class was nearly over, I found out anyone receiving federal financial aid must be at least a part-time student. Basically, it meant I would not be receiving a refund of my $1,159.00 cash from which I wasn’t prepared to part. Surprise!
Not wanting another surprise, the award letter was wonderful news. It also means I’ll have more free money to pursue the purchase of a better automobile, which is my next major task.
Entry Filed under: Personal Musings. Tags: becoming a teacher, education, ending a journalism career, finished with journalism, future of journalism, Journalism, journalism school, leaving journalism, starting a new career.
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