I need some advice...

[jesusfreak1986]

Well, it's a pretty long story, but i'll make it as short as possible... i am a sophomore in college, and i have encountered some financial difficulty in returning next semester. On top of that, my dad (who is a truck driver) has decided to leave my mom, to never come back again... he has said that he will "send money when he can," but even up to this point it has been very little and sporadic. I still have a little sister at home, and my mom can't get a job because she can't think, she has a bad case of multiple sclerosis... bad enough she can't think well enough to get her liscence back. So, my two options are, try to find the remaining money i need for next semester and come back (that is if my mom can and will move to arizona with her sister, we live in south carolina), or, quit school, get a job and take care of my mom and little sister until she graduates... i really don't know what to do right now, i feel that i should go take care of my mom, but i want to be sure that is what God wants before i do... maybe it is just one way God uses everything, including financial difficulty because there is no gaurantee that i can find the money... what should i do?

 

[~Beauty_from_Pain~]

Do you take out loans? Get grants?

 

[jesusfreak1986]

Because my dad hasn't filed his taxes yet, I haven't been able (and won't be) to get any grants, and I've taken out what loans I have been able to. The bigger issue is what to do about taking care of my mom.

 

[Paris9226]

Maybe you can swing your classes around a job, and your family. I have some experience with the situation you are in. I have put myself through college because I am unable to get money from any of my parents. My freshman year my mom was laid off and my dad refused to co-sign on a student loan for me. I ended up having to have my grandfather take out a loan for me. This semester I have been working three jobs trying to make it through school. I suggest online classes, or seeing if your school also has indepent study. I think school is important in finding a good job once you're finished. Even if you are only taking a couple classes, or if you have to take a small break just don't give up completely. It can be done just have faith. It will work out for the best. Also see if your mom can get some type of disability from the government. I know my grandmother used to get something like that. Anyway, good luck with everything.

 

[Multi-Elis]

Is there a councellor you can talk to in collage? Just to see what options exists from their perspective...

 

[mikewould]

I'm praying for you.

 

[Seeker of the Truth]

i would say family first, but then again, you have to look at yourself and your future, it's also the future of your future wife and kids!

but if i were in that position, i would work and take night classes.. there must be some loans that you could get to take care of those classes.. i'm praying for you!

 

[ChristianGent]

Here's what you need to do. First, continue to pray about this situation. Ask the Lord for guidance, for financial help, and for your family situation. Continually be in prayer over this situation. Second, grow in your relationship with the Lord. Every morning, be reading. He WILL show you something. Many times, God takes you through difficult situations because He wants to show you something that you can use for His glory. Maybe He wants you to attend a local Bible College, or even community college. Or perhaps, he wants you to continue to attend the college you are at, but wants to show you what He can do. When you feel you have guidance, contact the necessary people to get done what needs to be done (ask the Lord to show you who). The Lord will provide! For instance, contact the the Financial Aid department and tell them about your family situation. I am in a current situation where all my financial aid has been taken away, three years into my degree. Writing a letter, with recommendations from professors really helps! Contact friends and family and ask for financial support. If the Lord leads you in the direction of attending a Bible College, talk to the Pastor of the college, or talk to your Pastor. Many times there are full scholarships for people in your situation. Many times all that is needed to get things done is passion, and an obedience to God.
I'm praying for you.

 

[WasBlind]

Well, it's a pretty long story, but i'll make it as short as possible... i am a sophomore in college, and i have encountered some financial difficulty in returning next semester. On top of that, my dad (who is a truck driver) has decided to leave my mom, to never come back again... he has said that he will "send money when he can," but even up to this point it has been very little and sporadic. I still have a little sister at home, and my mom can't get a job because she can't think, she has a bad case of multiple sclerosis... bad enough she can't think well enough to get her liscence back. So, my two options are, try to find the remaining money i need for next semester and come back (that is if my mom can and will move to arizona with her sister, we live in south carolina), or, quit school, get a job and take care of my mom and little sister until she graduates... i really don't know what to do right now, i feel that i should go take care of my mom, but i want to be sure that is what God wants before i do... maybe it is just one way God uses everything, including financial difficulty because there is no gaurantee that i can find the money... what should i do?

I'll pray that God grant you the Wisdom and resources you need at this time. If you can get a school load, that would probably help out in the mean time.

 

[OceanGirl]

I'm praying for you. I'd do what you feel God is leading you to do.