I knew I kept this icon for a reason

[aoi_tsuki1]

This is what I just posted on Facebook:

Remember when I was irked that I couldn't get state or federal aid (loans, grants or otherwise) because the school thinks having a B.A. counts as "too many hours

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[empath_eia]

Fuck people, seriously. Fuck them harder progressively as they get more money and/or power, because they just seem to get more awful as it piles up.

I'm so sorry. I hope your direct appeal goes well.

[aoi_tsuki1]

I did not need this.

*appropriate expression of rage and despair, whatever it may be under the circumstances*

[scribefigaro]

I find this very confusing. Why would you be pursuing an associate's degree after receiving a bachelor's degree? I can't imagine what kind of damage it would do to your resume to regress back in education. (Unless you're going to just disclaim and disown your B.A. because it's in something unspeakably shameful like Holocaust Engineering or something, but even then a background check might pick it up and you'd get kicked for falsifying your application.)

Remember when I was irked that I couldn't get state or federal aid (loans, grants or otherwise) because the school thinks having a B.A. counts as "too many hours"?

The system isn't really designed for going backwards; having a B.A. makes you ineligible for many forms of Federal undergraduate financial aid because you already had your fair shot, and those few you still qualify for, AFAIK, can't be used for an associate degree. Most legitimate schools follow Federal guidelines for in-house aid.

Remember the e-mail I got this morning, and the furious call to the office I made

[mister_valiant]

No no, she's got a B.A. in English. This is for a new associate's in journalism.

[aoi_tsuki1]

I already got that, or will once the last class is sorted out. This is for Paralegal Studies.

[aoi_tsuki1]

I'm getting an associate's in Paralegal Studies not because I think it's a more prestigious thing than a bachelor's in English, but because I wanted to learn some basic practical skills in legal research, writing, and the specialized software many law firms find useful; I don't need any kind of particular education to become a paralegal, but it's one of those things no one is going to teach you from scratch on the job, not when so many people already have experience and are also looking for work in the field.

Frankly, I don't know what you're getting at. I disagree that getting job training in the form of another, lesser degree is going to somehow cancel out my bachelor's and disgrace my family name, and while I can understand not being allowed to take out more federal or state loans - someone else with no B.A. might need them more - I'm mad as hell that the college district has slapped my entire account with "suspension" based solely on having a bachelor's, because "suspension" means I am not permitted any aid, from any source

Your archnemesis

[prettyroser]

I swear this Financial Aid department is being run by some diabolical villain who sits on a large throne, stroking a white cat, musing, "Now how can I fuck with her today?"

I still don't get why they care if someone else pays for your schooling. What does it matter if its paid for? I hope this scholarship office will consider your request. Or perhaps see if there is a special fund between you and their office that you can make in order to draw the funds and pay the school.

*crosses fingers*.

Re: Your archnemesis

[aoi_tsuki1]

Basically. It's either a stupid, stupid, stupid appeal (complete with a written explanation of why I'm suspended; "YOU FUCKERS KNOW WHY" will probably not go over well), or I beg the scholarship people for some more direct relief. I am not digging either option.

Re: Your archnemesis

[prettyroser]

Well when you get your paralegal degree make sure you join with a law firm that fucks with these fuckers!

My ask is this UT in San Antonio? I mean my dad has a master's and he got a scholarship with a federal grant to pay for "additional training". he's known many engineers and people who have had PhDs and still gotten aid to go back to college. It's just listed as "additional training".

I just don't get what the fuck is this schools problem.

Re: Your archnemesis

[aoi_tsuki1]

IN THE FACE

No, it's San Antonio College, but really the whole Alamo Colleges district. :/ They want to dissuade people from taking advantage of cheap education by rereretaking classes or switching majors too many times, hence the too-many-hours policy, which doesn't fucking apply because bachelor's degree! >:(

[queeney]

The fuck. I don't understand. If the scholarship money is coming in from a private source and not from the feds themselves, I don't see a reason for them to deny you from receiving that scholarship.

I hope this clusterfuck finally works out in your favor, because man, it sucks balls. :/

[aoi_tsuki1]

DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD:

[kmccullough83]

This sounds awfully bias to people who've already gotten degrees and want to further their educations.

I commend you for putting up with what you are, be strong and fight the good fight. It's hard starting a new field,(sorta, you did work at an office to get this taste for knowledge)

If you need anything let us know.

[aoi_tsuki1]

*will let you know if anything comes to mind* ;p

This Friday is the Final Fantasy concert in Dallas; that'll help. In the meantime, I'mma go sleep.

[_midoriko_sama_]

Beaurocracy is a hateful, hateful things, and I will help you in any way I can. Tell me if you need 'nething love. You know my mail.

[aoi_tsuki1]

If you have any voodoo powers, I am all over that shit.

Otherwise...hold me? D:

[_midoriko_sama_]

Oh my sweetheart, I'll do both.

*holds and chants*

While I don't know Voodoo, I have the uncanny ability to wish horrible things on people I hate. And I've just started wishing. Something like the pox. Of the ball-sack.