Hello, first before starting anything, I would like to say a huge thank you to those who are willing to offer a helping hand! I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. -Jose H.

Hello, my name is Jose Hernandez. I currently am attending college at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I am pursuing my bachelors degree in Computer science in the concentration of software engineering. Before I talk about myself, I would like to let you know on what is going on back at home.

I am not from San Antonio. I am here because I am pursuing a higher education and want to make use of myself in the world. The place from where I am from, is from a small city called Weslaco, Tx. It is 4 hours away from San Antonio, but its still enough to feel homesick. My family back at home consist of my 2 youngest sisters, who are 3 and 5. My little brother who is 10 years old right now and my brother before me, who has autism, is currently 14. I am right after my brother, at the age of 18, and my oldest brother is in the military right now as a mechanical engineer, at the age of 23.

My mother is currently staying at my grandmas house (her mom’s house) right now. My mom is a stay at home mom because she has to take care of the kids, clean, cook and provide for them.  My dad is the only one in the family currently who has a job. He works around different parts of the U.S ranging from Virginia, Louisianna, and Odesa, Tx. He works as a construction worker helping for cementing projects at different companies. He makes $14 an hour and works non stop around the clock. As good as that may sound, it puts my dad at alot of stress. My dad wires money back home to my mom to help support them. My mom has enough financial problems as it is, and now she has to worry about me going to college. My dads amount of income is not enough to help me go through college alone, and to top it all off, it does not help that my mom is in serious amounts of debt. With her bad debt comes bad credit. It is hard for me to get necessities for college such as a laptop or a car. It is hard because everywhere we go, people decline us due to her credit score. My mom has tried to make an effort to help me. As much as I appreciate her help, it is not enough to help me get by. I don’t want to come off as ungrateful of her help but for her to be struggling back at home and for her to worry about my college, just makes me feel bad. I know how much my family has been struggling, which is why I came to college. I came to college to pursue my degree and to hopefully find a successful job in the computer science field and to finally help my mom and pay her back for all that she has done for me. I want to continue, but the way things are looking. I do not know how I can keep going. Going through the weeks, I am running out of clothes to wear. I find myself wearing the same clothes every week. I find myself lacking basic supplies to take notes in class. I am in desperate need of a computer! Im a computer science major, so not having a computer really hinders my learning abilities and participation of school work and assignments. I just need help. If you are still reading, I would truly appreciate anything that would help support me in my efforts to keep pursuing college. I am thankful for you and your efforts in supporting me. God Bless <3

https://www.paypal.me/jmhern0818

I recently graduated college with a bachelor’s degree in Business. I decided to go to college right after high school. I was determined and willing to do anything to get into any college to get a degree. Being the first person in my family to graduate would be such an honor and huge achievement. I knew it would make my parents and family so proud. Like most people I didn’t have thousands of dollars to spend on an education so I began taking out student loans. Being so young I wasn’t aware of the horrors of student loans and no one in my family ever needed them. I knew that I would have to pay them back eventually but didn’t realize how soon they would come and how much interest would accumulate. I’ve now graduated and work a decent job making okay money. However, that pay doesn’t come close to the shameful and embarrassing amount of student debt that I’ve accumulated. I was sold a dream thinking that I would get out of college find a high paying job and would have no worries about debt. I was smart enough to not accumulate any credit card debt during my college years, as I can budget my finances relatively well. While finishing up my last year of school my mother passed away, it was by far the most devastating thing to ever happen to me. I wish she was alive to share what should be a joyous time in my life. I’ve spent hours researching ways to make extra money while working. Although I’m getting close to finding a solution those things take time. I aspire of getting a master’s degree and a PhD, but that will not be at all possible with the amount of debt I have racked up. Which is a shame because it’s something that I have wanted since I was a child. Ever since I was young, I knew I was meant to achieve great things and be knowledgeable in life and go far. I have such a strong work ethic, as I worked all through college to support myself and be independent. I’m glad platforms like this exist and I will be forever thankful to anyone who decides to donate anything towards this student loan debt. I am full of faith and hope and know for sure that there are great people out there. Paypal.me/animalluver25

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Hello, I’m Hannah. I’m 18 years old and it’s almost been a year since I graduated high school, I am so ready to go back to school and start making a career for myself but I don’t know if I will ever be able to afford it, I don’t even have a car.

I’m an only child, I live with my two parents who work their butts off basically every single day of the week, yet we are still struggling. We’ve been struggling with money for a few years now, we were never “rich” but we had good lives, now every single thing is a struggle. I had a job, I left it a few weeks ago due to mental health issues and to the fact that I was not being paid fairly, I had received a promotion that basically gave me so many more responsibilities, yet I had never received a raise for it. My mental health has improved since I quit, in 2017 I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety after battling with it for 6 years prior. I take medicine now but my job just made it so much worse. I was going crazy, I was losing a sense of myself, I couldn’t keep going. I’ve been job hunting ever since I have been applying to places yet I haven’t received any callbacks, I’m struggling.

My biggest passion in life is art, I’ve been doing it ever since I was able to hold a pencil. I want to go to school for graphic design and visual arts and make a career out of something I love. Right now I’m attempting to freelance, I’ve been using my free time to strengthen my skills, I have an account on redbubble where I sell my designs and I’ve started doing commissions but it’s been really hard trying to take off and be noticed. I cannot wait to go to school but I have no idea when I’d ever be able to, we are always behind on our payments, my mother can barely afford to keep her car and every single time my parents receive their paycheck all their money is immediately taken just to pay bills.

I need a car, how can I attend school if I don’t even have a car? I don’t even know if I will be able to apply for car loans.

For anyone taking the time to read this, I can’t describe how immensely grateful I would be if you donated even just a dollar, even just anything. Thank you so much for reading.

https://paypal.me/hannah1295

Hello Donors!

I am in desperate need of $2,991 in order to pay for my last undergraduate class. My university allowed me to walk in May with three classes left over. I am finishing up my last class now but I can’t afford the $2,991 to pay for the class. If I don’t pay soon I will be dropped from the class. It’s an 8 -week course but I am already more than halfway through – the class started last Tuesday. I am so eager to obtain my degree. If you are able please help me pay for my last class.

P.S. My major is political science and I plan to use this degree to teach public policy within a community center – that I plan to build –  in my hometown.

Cordially,

A future pioneer for community development

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There is no any doubt that money is so essential for our healthy living. Money is almost everything for us to live a life and maintain the good stats in the society. It is the money which fulfils the need of bringing necessary comforts and amenities of the life. If one has money, he/she can get anything in his/her life. It is the money which helps us in developing good personality, improving confidence, makes us able to creditworthiness, improving capacity, increasing capabilities and enhancing our courage to a great level. Without money we feel helpless and alone in this world where no one is ready to help and assist. In the current materialistic world, money is very important and powerful thing without which one cannot live and survive.

Now-a-days, in order to earn more money in wrong ways, bad people are taking help of corruption, bribe, smuggling, murder rich people of the society, and other callous activities by degrading the moral and ethical values of the humanity. Lazy people follow wrong ways to earn money as they understand that these ways are simple and easy however it is not true. One can earn more money in less time and effort but not for long; surely he would be lost in the near future as he is following wrong and weak way. The people who are earning money by following all the rules of humanity earn less money but for long time and they become the high status personality of the society.

People doing corruption save their money as a black money in other countries to keep hidden from the common public and use that money for bad works or increasing their physical luxury. However, common people of the society respects a lot to the people earning money using wrong techniques as they have fear of them and little bit greediness that they can get some money in return whenever required by giving them respect. They are generally called as the bhai or dada or don. Money cannot buy or stay the time as well as cannot give true love and care however highly required by all of us to run the life on the right path. It cannot give time and love however gives happiness, confidence, satisfaction, feeling of well being mentally and physically, makes life easy by solving all the difficulties, and many more.

I started college in 2017 after I graduated high school. I graduated with honors. I was a member of the track and tennis teams and was also a member of the band. I lived with my mother. My dad was never in the picture, and this past September of 2018 my mother passed away. We had no other family in this state and out of state tuition is even more than it is here. I am at a community college currently but this coming August I will attend a university where cost of attendance and living is much higher. I am only 19 years old and I don’t have any family support. I do not have the basic things a college student needs like health, vision, and dental insurance. I am also saving up for a car. I work so much that I have to miss out on so many great college opportunities. I am working two jobs in my community college town. I love to work and will continue to do it throughout college, but college only happens once and there are so many organizations and leadership opportunities I would like to be a part of but can’t due to not being able to spare even a day of work. My apartment for next year with be roughly $600 a month not including food and other necessities. I hope to be mostly paid tuition wise with scholarships, however these do not cover my housing so I would greatly appreciate any help I can get. A university will be much harder than community college and I want to avoid excessive stress. I want to keep my GPA up (which is currently a 3.5) and I want to make my mom proud. I appreciate any one who took the time to read this.

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As of this moment, I owe $16,805.37 on my student loans. The bulk of it is a private loan for a school that no longer exists. They closed their doors in December of 2009, and had a class action lawsuit against them, that was won by the students in 2011. Sadly, there was nothing left to receive from this win, loan forgiveness was never an option given unless we used the law firm that started the lawsuit, and the end result was not financially worth it. I have been paying on these loans for 12 years, and I still have 4 years of payments left (including this year). I really want to be rid of this so I can move on with my life, and perhaps actually live it.

This next part can go one of two ways:

Due to circumstances when I was younger (a minor at the time), my teeth have suffered irreparable damages, in short, I need new teeth. Whether it be implants or dentures, what remains needs to be removed first. There are options nearby to me that would allow me to have all of the afflicted teeth to be removed and be fitted for implants/dentures in the same day. This option is not cheap by any means, nor is it covered by insurance. If I go with the standard dentist/oral surgeon then it will take months (maybe even over a year) to have everything done. To have this done all at once, I would need $25k – $30k in addition to the money for the Student Loans.

Optionally, I can finance the whole shebang and make payments for the rest of my life, but only if I get the money to pay off the Student Loans.

I am willing to send photos of my teeth if need be, but I will not post pics here

TLDR: $16,805.37 to pay off my Student Loans and/or $30,000 (approx) for New Teeth.

Total: $46,805.37

Hello there!

My name is Blaire Ferry, and I just recently graduated college. I have two majors and two minors (English on a Writing Track Major, Religious Studies Major, Jewish Studies Minor, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies Minor), and I graduated on the Dean’s List with a 3.94. However! With academic achievement, there comes financial burden, and I’m currently in debt around $170,000 in student loans. Why am I telling you this? Because my next step, once that debt is gone, is to head to a Lutheran Seminary and become a hospital Chaplain. I have had an extremely hard life with ups and downs that have shaped me I to who I am. I feel completely called to become a Chaplain, because I want to be a calming presence and support for those who really need it. I love the medical world, and have no fear or death or illness. I want to spend every day of the rest of my life waking up, and being there for other people who need that support. NO MATTER their religious or spiritual beliefs. I want to help anyone. But, my debt is stopping me from this, and I would love the debt to be removed so I can continue on my journey. If you can even just pay one dollar, that’s One dollar closer to my goal, and it would mean the world to me. I am reaching out not because I’m lazy or want all your money (I’m currently working multiple jobs as I attempt to pay rent and keep up with my bills), but because I hope some of you can understand the passion I have for this calling forward, and may be willing to help.

Blessings and love to you, and I wish you the best in all things (regardless of you help with money or not :) )

Blaire <3

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Good Morning/Afternoon,

I am Jose, and I needed help with my financial debt. I am currently a student and have acquired a $300 debt. I am trying to find a better job at the moment since my current job only offers me one day of the week. I have been able to pay off my next semester classes but my account went into the negative even with the financial aid I was receiving. My debt will start to accumulate interest and at the moment I have no way of paying it off, my bills cant be paid and I wont be able to eat until I have my account in the positive. This debt also includes my medical bill which I have also not been able to pay due to buying books and paying for my next classes. I had to go to the doctor to have my blood checked in case I had an illness.  I have not been able to sleep as well due to the amount of stress that has accumulated in having to pay this debt off. It might not be a big debt but keep in mind that I am a full time college student with a job that wont allow him more then one day a week. I really do hope someone can help me, it will be truly appreciated. I also aspire to one day be able to help out others in need when I am financially stable since at the moment my tuition fees and medical bill are causing me stress since I have no way of paying it off. Please help me with this small debt at https://www.paypal.me/SillyKitteh

I honestly would really love if i could get some help, and the username is to at least have a bit a humor amidst all the stress. Living life with a laugh is one of the best ways to see the light through all the bumps and potholes.

As a current sophomore in college my career goal is to continue my interest in sports that I’ve had since childhood. I played football for 7 years starting at age 11, and everything about it interests me. However the further into school I got, I realized the injuries players sustain in this sport, and many others, can be devastating, often life altering, and even deadly. As a graduate from College with my Bachelors in Healthcare Management, I intend to further my education by attending grad school to obtain my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. In this program I’ll gain knowledge into these injuries, the mechanics, how they’re sustained, and most of all how they can prevented as well. I want to fix the bodies of athletes that love the sport, so they can return quicker and stronger and know how to avoid further injuries.

Teaching kids, parents, coaches and school administrators that some of these injuries are preventable and provide them with tools and knowledge to impact lives. Knowledge is power on and off the field. As a student at I will use every minute of my time furthering my progress towards this dedicated goal through research and shadowing professionals.  Set backs are not avoidable but are definitely manageable.

This school year I was diagnosed with OCD and moderate social anxiety, and I’m using this as a positive.  My physician is helping me learn to cope, push forward and find ways alternative to medications to accomplish any goal in my future. My parents support me every day of my life and are solely responsible for my strength and attitude. I will continue to make them proud and I will succeed.  This is a hurdle not a roadblock.

Middle class America doesn’t qualify for most of the grants and scholarships out there.  My parents are told they “make too much money” while struggling to make ends meet for my sister and I.  Health issues happen, family takes care of family, and finances are strained in life.  The federal government doesn’t care.  My parents are both employed and still married so we qualify for nothing.   What merit scholarships I received, I earned with grades and scores by hard work.  I’ve quickly realized debt in student loans adds up and my dreams of grad school start to dim.  I would be greatly appreciative of any monetary donations that anyone may see fit.  I can promise it won’t be wasted!  Thank you in advance for any donation or even a quick prayer and good luck wish.

Www.paypal.me/collegedreams

Hello. My name is Daley. I live in Brooklyn, NY. I am also a part-time student at New York City College of Technology, also known as City Tech. I’ve actually been a part-time student at City Tech for over a decade. Currently I’m majoring in Computer Systems. I already have an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree, and right now, I’m working towards my Bachelor’s Degree. I already have enough credits to earn my Bachelor’s Degree, but I need to take at least 3 classes plus a workplace requirement in order to earn my Bachelor’s Degree. However, I am unable to register for the Spring 2019 Semester for one reason: I owe City Tech $587.62 in tuition fees for the Fall 2018 Semester. I already have financial aid but apparently, one of the classes I took this semester was not covered by TAP due to that class not being a requirement towards my degree. In order, to register for the Spring 2019 Semester, I am required to pay the $587.62 in Fall 2018 tuition fees. Unfortunately, I currently do not have a job and I do not have enough money to even purchase a money order from the post office that would cover the tuition fee. So this is the part of my story where I could really use your help. I have a PayPal account where you can contribute as much money as possible towards paying off my tuition fees. Your donation would make a huge difference. And especially, since this is the holiday season, it would be the best gift you ever given to someone in need. If everyone who reads this message donates enough accumulative money to pay off my $587.62 tuition fee, I’ll be able to enroll for the upcoming Spring 2019 Semester at City Tech.

Please send your donations to: https://paypal.me/DaleyH417

Thanks in advance

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my page! I hope you’ll take the time to read my story and if you can help, it would be so appreciated!

I was raped my sophomore year of high school which led me to fall into a really deep depression. My doctor didn’t want to put me on antidepressants for the side effects they can have and we decided to try birth control hoping it would balance my hormones and sort of “self-correct.” It did help a lot, but actually gave me blood clots. I was admitted to the hospital my freshman year of college with three large blood clots in my lungs. I was there for a week and was on two kinds of blood thinners for a year. I couldn’t exercise more than walking to and from class and had a very restricted diet. I gained about 60 pounds, several medical bills,  and had to move home. While home, I learned my mom had several new health issues. She already had diabetes and had terrible arthritis. She now has fatty liver disease and her insulin and liver medication fight against each other and her doctor’s are trying to figure out what to do to help. My dad has been working two jobs for as long as I can remember to help pay all of the bills my family has, but he’s getting older and can’t do it forever.. I was able to finish school, but had to take out several loans to get there. I now have about $125,000 in student loan debt and the interest continues to rise. I’ve also maxed out all of my credit cards to pay monthly bills and help my family with groceries. I’m at a point where I’m not sure where else to turn. My credit is not in great shape to try to refinance or consolidate and I don’t have anyone in my life that would be able to help in the meantime. I have a full-time and two part-time jobs and I’m still coming up short every month. I don’t have any more time or energy to give, but I’ll continue to do what I need to to help my family. If you are able to help, you have no idea how much it would mean to us. Even for just a small break for a month. My Paypal link is below if interested. I don’t want this to just be a handout. I fully intend to pay this forward one day and hope I’ll have the opportunity to lend a hand to someone in the future. 

paypal.me/MMoore54

Hi,

My name is Tracie, In 2009 I began my college career in hopes of becoming an RN. In 2011 I got married and my husband became sick and unable to walk, we learned a tumor had formed on his spinal cord. My husband had surgery and there were some complications, He made a full recovery, however his job would not let him return to work full time, they put him on an as needed basis because they were worried about him hurting his back, although he had a release from the doctor. During this time I had to quit school to take care of him while he was healing and to take on full time work. Ultimately we where not able to make ends meet and had to move in with my in-laws out of state. I continued to mail payments by check to my previous college, one day I received an envelope with all the checks I had mailed in it. I called the college and they said they could not accept payment by check and in order to accept payment by debit over the phone I would have to come in and sign a paper. I explained I live out of state. Time passed and the amount was written off. This year (2018) I requested my transcripts and was informed that I would have to pay $15.oo and my account would be cleared and I could transfer, so I paid the $15 and got my transcripts and returned to college. I finished the fall semester with an A average :). When trying to register for the spring 2019 semester I was informed that I could not register for anymore classes until the balance at my previous institution was paid in full, I called the previous college and they in formed me that when I paid the $15 it did release my account, however it also reversed the write off and I now owe the remainder of the balance. I was so frustrated! I cried! Here I am I paid all my savings to attend fall semester, I nearly got fired from my job when I announced I was returning to school because they would have to allow me one weekday a week off. And now this! I feel hopeless, if I don’t get the amount paid by January I won’t be able to apply to the program for another whole year.

I know reading this probably doesn’t make sense, but the college I attended 2009-2011 was very unprofessional and behind the times. It was a poor decision to attend that college.

Please help me pay off my previous college once and for all so I can have educational freedom. My life will change so much for the better once I complete the program and have a new career!

The amount needed to pay off the college is $1849.00

Thanks in advanced.

-Tracie.

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The title is very dramatic but thats honestly what it feels like.

I won’t go on and on because I don’t want to bore anyone too much but a few years back I was diagnosed with unspecified psychosis, which is very similar to schizophrenia, it’s just an “unspecified” version so to speak, it is essentially a symptom or part of schizophrenia. It was later changed to schizophrenia once I got over the age of 18.

My life before I was diagnosed was great. I originally moved from the UK to the USA and made loads of friends because they all thought I was interesting because I was foreign. I also went horse riding every day after school, and helped feed, groom and take care of a horse called Chica, a beautiful pony. But once I started to hallucinate and talk weirdly because of my illness all my friends were weirded out and ditched me, and everyone at school thought I was taking drugs, the rumours were everywhere. Once they found out I had schizophrenia it just got worse, everyone whispering at me and calling me schizo behind my back. They all thought I might shoot up the school, when honestly guns scare me, I’m mostly just scared, not violent.

I had a few experiences in hospital during this time also, and they were haunting because at the time I was suffering from delusions so I thought everyone there wanted to kill me. I was drugged a whole bunch and every time I was awake I felt nothing but panic. The only relief was going home and seeing my parents and my horse, and being put on meds which helped me get better.

However, the owner of the horse I saw moved away, so I’ve said goodbye to Chica for likely what will be forever. I didn’t bother looking for a new horse to ride because I wouldn’t be able to afford it anymore.

My dad was super set on me going to college as soon as I got out of school. I was already still suffering because we had to go through different meds to find the right fit, so I thought maybe I should work for a few years, but he would scream and yell at me and tell me I was a disappointment because I didn’t want to go to college. So I caved and went for a biology degree because I love animals.

I was told I wasn’t eligible for any financial aid since I wasn’t a citizen, or even on a green card at the time, I was on a Visa. So that terrified me but my dad scared me more and I went ahead anyway.

It didn’t work out. I had to be kept home because I was having breakthrough hallucinations, and so I was never there to attend classes, and failed all of them. My condition gets worse with stress, and so its an endless cycle. I hallucinate and can’t go to school, I get stressed as my grades get worse, so I hallucinate more, and it goes on and on.

My dad promised he would pay for the college tuition, but since I failed the classes, he sees it as my fault and I have to pay. Its $6,000.

I could pay it off. No problem. I have a fulltime job, I’m a hard worker, and although I have to pay rent to my parents and I owe them money for hospital fees, I still could manage it. But the only issue is the school wants the money and they want it now. They’re not going to wait anymore. They don’t care about my illness, they just want their money.

So the real issue is trying to get $6,000 when my dad refuses to help me in a one month time frame. 

At the end of the day I’ll get through it one way or another, I know I will. But any support at all that you can give would be a huge huge help. Thank you for reading this, thank-you for your time.

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Hello, everyone. I’m trying to remain composed as I write this message to a sea of strangers. My financial insecurity is recent and snowballing before my eyes. I am requesting help to pay my credit card debt of $6406.85 and school tuition of $1449.00, for a total of $7855.85. I would be grateful for any assistance.

My problem started two months ago when I decided to do my own assisting. My mom and dad filed for bankruptcy and were drowning as the process took place. It was to the point where they were going to a food pantry for meals and donating plasma for gas. My mom got so desperate that she reached out to me and asked for help. She has never done that. I gave them whatever I could to help. I exhausted what little resources I had to PayPal them money. It made sick to my stomach to imagine my parents homeless or starving. I felt responsible for their safety because she reached out.

Throughout all of this, I have been working on my Bachelor’s degree. I graduate in February of 2019, but because my finances have been tapped out, I can no longer afford my last set of classes. I only have four more classes until I’m done — I can taste the end. I’ve set up a payment plan and everything just to give myself some time to earn the money. However, I am so bogged down from helping my parents, that I can’t dig myself out in time.

I know these financial problems won’t happen again, because my parents’ bankruptcy has now been finalized. They are okay currently and working on building their savings. They are unable to help due to their own problems.

I do work, and I do volunteer, and I do freelance jobs on the side to earn what I can. Unfortunately, I’m only one person.

I’m sincerely asking for help. Any amount. I’m embarrassed to put myself out there like this. I will even provide writing or editing services to repay back any donation. I will send you books in the summer time. I will make lemon bars or cookies. I will do what I can. I will pay it forward when the time comes.

All I can do is put myself out there and hope for the best. Thank you for listening to me. Any and all help would truly mend my heart. Thank you so much to everyone reading.

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Hey there! My name is Victoria and I’m 19 years old. I’m from Maui, Hawaii and Was born and raised there. After graduating high school, I decided that I wanted to move away for college. I ended up accepting attendance at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. I went there for my freshman year and majored in Psychology. I loved it there. The education is outstanding and the social life is the best! Tempe is such a great college town and everyone is so nice. Unfortunately, My parents have been divorced, my mom is not financially stable as she thought she was and since my dad paid for my whole first year of college, my mom was supposed to pay for my second year but just could not do it and I don’t want to put a burden on ANY of them, so I agreed that I will come back to Maui and just work until I am able to go back to AZ. I am living with my dad now on Maui. I don’t have my own room but I make it work. I’m working full time at a restaurant to make as much money as I can. My main goal now is to move back to AZ and get my own apartment and get a good full time job. Then, eventually I will go back to school but, I want to go back as soon as possible because I’m determined to get my degree! Psychology has my heart. It is so interesting to me. I loved my Psych 101 class!!! Lately, I’ve been itching to go back more than EVER. People here aren’t treating me well and not having my own room is driving me crazy. I love my dad and I’m thankful he is letting me stay at his place but I need to get out and be independent and on my own! I have so many things that I want to do and being here makes me feel like I’m being held back. I would get depressed some days and it would be really hard at work. I’m thankful for everything I have right now, but I’m trying to move forward with my life! I’m ready! I’m NOT the type to beg for money so I don’t even know why I’m on here. But any amount would help me so much. I’m trying to move by the end of next month. I’ve already told my job because I need to get this going. If you actually read to this point then I applaud you and I hope you can help me out any way possible! Thank you so much!

Hello!

My name is Victoria and I am a freshman in college. I have been struggling with a lot of things recently and one of them is money. I have a long story and I want to explain it so that people understand why I am asking for money.

To start, I came from a busy city with a lovely family. Or, so I thought. I lived with my parents and grandparents who helped raised my siblings and me. We always had issues with my father’s side of the family, my aunt for one. They never knew how to act and eventually, my aunt ruined our life. In September of 2017, my aunt managed to manipulate my grandparents and caused a huge fight to result. Police were called by my grandmother and after they left, it was just my parents and my siblings in our home. Things cooled down and we thought nothing of it.

A while later, a deputy arrived at the home to remove my father from the premise. My aunt managed to convince my grandparents that my parents, or mainly my father, had been committing fraud and elderly abuse.

All of us were in shock and later we were kicked out of our home, despite my parents being co-owners of the house and making the payments. We moved to another city in late October of 2017 and managed to struggle with my mother’s dad. He is a hypocritical man, one who preaches false words of religion. Although he still is my grandfather, he did no good to us. He forced us to keep our dogs locked up, our turtles to remain outside in the COLD, and harass us all with his religion.

I was forced to move schools, along with my siblings. In doing so I missed a lot and struggled for a while to catch up with the new one. During my winter break, my grandfather argued with my parents and kicked us out. My family became homeless for sometime, living off of ramen cups of noodles, hot pockets, and whatever we could afford to survive off of. We struggled to find a new home.

When we did, we had to go to court. We went to court against my father’s parents and thankfully, we were able to prove that we were not guilty. In this time, I had to miss school to testify against my own blood. The family I had grown with was no longer blood, and that devastated us all.

Fast forward to now, 2018, and my parents still struggle to make rent and pay for our bills. I was supposed to go to the University of Redlands… but I lost that because my financial aid would not cover the entire cost because their office mixed up all my paperwork. I was forced to go to the community college nearby and now I continue to work hard to eventually transfer in 2 years.

I ask for money to help with my textbooks, parent’s bills, and for myself. I am a full-time student and cannot get a job because I do not have a car. I cannot afford one, and neither can my parents. If you read this, I hope you find it in your heart to send me anything. Should you like to hear more of my story in better details, I will tell you.

Have a blessed day and thank you.