Dropping out after getting financial aid repealed?

First of all, I am so sorry that you have had to go through all that. I hope this isn't uncouth of me to say this, but I have actually been in a very similar situation. I started college late with a terrible high school GPA, no money, and little support from my parents. I worked two jobs at an insane amount of hours to be able to afford to go, at the same time dealing with chronic mental health issues and an undiagnosed autoimmune condition. I failed, withdrew, and dropped out of classes several times all for different underlying reasons. Last semester, I was in sort of a good place, so I wrote an SAP appeal letter and decided to undertake two classes. Not very long into the semester, I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and had to have emergency resection surgery. Life just keeps throwing me curveballs, and I started to question if college really was for me. I'm now starting school online with a different major then what I started with so that I have time to work full time and take care of myself. If you think it's best, going to a community college is a great option. Talk to someone there about disability and making sure you have accommodation for your classes (ie. more time to turn in assignments, quiet testing area). I would also talk to financial aid and let them know your situation; you might be eligible for a Pell grant. Another less conventional option would be to work at Starbucks. They have a free tuition program with ASU online if you work there for a minimum of 30 hours a week. All that to say if that's what's going to bring you ultimate happiness, there are ways to make it happen. Please feel free to DM me with anything. :)

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