I don't know if I meet your criteria or if this is the right place to do this, but I'm in desperate need and really need someones help. I am an independent 21 year old college student living on my own this year for the first time. Over the past three years I have lived with at least 2 other people making rent more affordable, but with my increase responsibilities to my school work, I needed to get my own apartment and focus on my education. Needless to say, my rent increased almost 33% and I am solely responsible for all utilities and bills. In addition, the government decreased the amount of loan money they offered me this year, and it was barely even enough to pay half of each semesters rent. Back during the heart of the recession and job losses, I looked and applied for about 40 to 50 jobs, and fortunately secured one. I work nearly full-time in a local retail store at minimum wage while still going to school (medical) full time. If I were to not spend a dollar on things such as a haircut, socks, food (other than the food assistance program) I would still be struggling to make my rent. (I don’t understand how the government expects us students to make it through college with all of this stress! I mean, it’s not like they’re giving the money away… I have to pay it back!…So why not give me what I need to have a shelter over my head while in school?)
Anyways, next month is May, the last month in our semester and I am just freaking out on how I am going to pay rent. Currently I am interviewing for another position (cross my fingers) which pays better, but any earnings from that position will not be in time for May’s rent. I simply don’t know what to do. I’m stressed, depressed, and I'm really searching for some hope in any form it comes. I wish I could put 100% of my focus into passionately pursuing my education, but this rent issue has plagued my physical and mental health this entire year. I don’t know what I’ll do if I get evicted, but dropping out of college with as far as I’ve come is not in any way an option. I’m scared of what may come and really just need help on this months rent until I work more than full time this summer at a better wage.
I am doing everything I can to make it through next month and I could really use a little help. Any guidance is greatly welcome...
I don't know if anyone will read this, but it sure feels good to get that off my chest! Thanks for lending an ear...
