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How do I go to school, and have money just for basic necessities and travel if I cant work?

Danjk started this conversation
Mar 3, 2011
I lost my job 2 years ago. I ran out of unemployment and I cant find work anywhere. I was a construction worker since Ive been 18years old. I'm now 30, had to move back home and am now desperate. I was going to school, but I couldnt afford it anymore.
Even if I get loans and grants, my credit is probably shot, I still have loans from my previous college, and I wouldn't even be able to afford to make it to class if I had to take the train, subways and buses as that can cost me almost 300 a month in NYC from where I live.
Finding a job while stating I insist on going back to school is preventing me from finding work. Even if I say its nights and weekends. The type of jobs I'm qualified for don't care about what I want to do outside of work, they just want me to work, when they need me, late days, weekends, whatever.

How do I go to school, and have money just for basic necessities and travel if I cant work?
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Schmidty
Mar 8, 2011
Here is help with part of it anyway, go to my homepage and you will find information that you could use, namely scholarships.
Hope this helps. Good Luck and God Bless
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Gebin
Mar 8, 2011
Everything happens for a reason. I have been where you are now. Be grateful that you have parents to go home to. I didn't have that opportunity. Go to your local school district and ask about FREE occupational/CTE (Career Technical Education) training programs. Then, post your response on this site. I know that there are many other careers/occupations which you may wish to consider, even if that means it has nothing to do with building/tearing down things (e.g., buildings). Start fresh, and open your mind to the possibilities. This is my first time on this post and I noticed your (recent) comment. Let me know what your results are once you complete step one.
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