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I'll tell you what he thinks about it. It sucks. It is complete and utter bullshit. At least that is what I thought just before I dragged the financial aid officer over his desk 13 years ago. It was a stupid, immature, foolish response to him telling me I should have saved more money in the military if I wanted to go to school. (a lot more led up to it, but in the end it was my stupidity that led to me pulling him over the desk) The kid that sat next to me got a bunch of grants and qualified for a big loan because of his "situation". his real situation is that mom and dad supported him while he lived in an apartment over grandma's garage.

I got $1500 in loans and a load of attitude because I made $10,000 the year before. I worked three jobs and took 21 semester hours until I got my degree. I wanted that piece of paper and knew it was up to me to get it done regardless of outside help.

I'm not special. Anyone can do it if they decide that is what they are going to do.