Uncle Sam's Bitch

Things have a way of catching up, especially when things seem to be falling in line.  There is always something that knocks your legs out from under you.  FAFSA pulled a Tonya Harding on me and burst my happy little bubble!

America loves changing processes and forms with little or no notice almost as much as lenders fail to continue to service loans.  Unfortunately for international students like myself, forms and processes have been reorganized now all my paperwork and loans have to be re-approved and re-issued.  Despite being given $20,000 (half) in January, I was denied for my second disbursement in September.  No loans, No school!

While I can't blame the US for my credit card debt, I can throw a tantrum and appeal the decision, a process that might take a miracle.

I have very few options....I can pay out $1500 to make my credit current, I can find a co-signer, or I can claim bankruptcy.  All options seem pretty shit but I am determined to make Uncle Sam my bitch again, at least for one more year!