My boyfriend is having a hell of a time with the financial aid department at our university. We attend a university that is ranked 3rd in the Midwest and they definitely make you pay for that type of education. He is in his second of four years here and this year with the economy being as bad as it is, his parents have been forced to file bankruptcy. They are fighting garnishments and all sorts of stuff. Needless to say, they have absolutely no money to send him whatsoever. His fafsa did get filled out, but he can not get approved for any private student loans without a cosigner. His aunt has cosigned for him for 8000 already. The university just told him today that he is still going to owe another 16000 in order to finish JUST THIS SCHOOL YEAR! we are in the second of 3 quarters and he is not even allowed to schedule classes until the bill is paid. I don’t understand how there is no help for him. The Financial Aid department is telling him that he has no choice but to find a cosigner. Isn’t there something the government can do? I mean, I’m in a similar boat, but not that much money. And I have an EFC of 0 which is supposed to mean that my education is paid for. We are both struggling financially and I really want to help him out. Anything that you can tell me about this is great since our financial aid department doesn’t seem to be helping. =( thanks so much!
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