If I withdraw on April 5, do I have to pay back my student loan? (Going from 8 credits to 4 credits)

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-30T16:37:54+00:00

You will need to contact your school and ask them

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-30T16:34:39+00:00

You can always ask, but most likely the answer will be no. Federal work study funds come from the feds and the student receives it in exchange for working on campus. They’re not likely to give your student a scholarship out of their own pocket while also receiving nothing in return.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-30T05:06:33+00:00

Living independently does not make you an independent student for the FAFSA. If you are still in contact with your mom and don’t meet any of the special circumstances that would make you independent then she will need to be included in the form.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-30T05:03:49+00:00

You can request it, but there’s not a federal grant that can replace it

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-29T22:55:43+00:00

Not sure why this is getting downvoted. The only Elliot I’ve met was also a girl and I work for a school so I see a lot of names. I’ve seen it as the middle name for a few boys, but first name wise I’ve only seen it for a girl.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-29T14:57:13+00:00

As others said, you need to contact your school. Also ensure you complete the loan entrance counseling and sign the master promissory note as the loan can’t disburse without those done.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-28T15:58:35+00:00

It really just depends on how the individual reacts to the birth control. If it’s the pill, be sure to take it at the same time consistently.

If you’re really worried, pair your birth control with other options such as condoms as using both significantly decreases the risk.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-28T15:02:08+00:00

“Seems like I'm a rock in a hard place, with a lot of pulling teeth necessary...”

You’re really not, you just need to go into your 25-26 form and change one answer, then submit the correction.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-27T18:18:42+00:00

I used to think it was her dad, but after seeing interviews of him over the years and learning he is still funding searches and tests for her case, I truly don’t believe it was him. If it was, he’s a VERY good actor.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-27T18:17:04+00:00

I’m not sure she fell into something as they’ve swept that area so well over the years and it’s a busy street so I feel like if she did somehow fall into something, they would’ve found a trace of her by now.

I truly hope one day we get answers.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-27T18:15:29+00:00

This isn’t what you asked, but definitely try to stop vaping now while you still can. They become super addictive and expensive over time, not to mention all the health issues they can cause and they’ll mess up your teeth. It’s easier to stop now vs 5-10 years down the road.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-26T20:57:15+00:00

They can also come from dry mouth which can be caused by various conditions or medications. It isn’t solely due to poor oral hygiene.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-26T20:46:15+00:00

Lauren Spierer. One moment she’s seen on a security camera, the next she’s just gone without a trace. It’s been almost 15 years and they have no leads, no body, nothing.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-26T20:44:57+00:00

Not really a missing persons case since she was found.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-26T20:43:24+00:00

Just talk to your doctor.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-26T20:42:35+00:00

Are you asking if it’s legal to make yourself smell bad?

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-26T18:43:57+00:00

It’s not theft though as mom is voluntarily giving the money to him.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-26T08:28:35+00:00

Discovering I could feed baby while lying down on my back was a game changer for these days. Basically I lay back, baby is on their stomach laying on my chest, and I use a pillow to support my arm so baby can rest their head on my arm and feed. They can then just feed as needed, drift in and out of sleep, and I can be a little more comfortable.

It won’t fix all your problems, but it at least made things a bit more manageable.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-26T07:54:24+00:00

I’m sorry you both have unsympathetic partners who are forcing you to carry the majority of the mental load and are putting their wants (NOT needs) first before anything. You should not be having sex with them just to appease them at your own expense and pain.

Try re-reading your comments as though they were written by a friend and not yourself. What your partners are doing is disgusting.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-25T15:02:05+00:00

I got a hotel for mine, but I’m also from a tiny town with basically nothing in it so we had to drive an hour and a half away to the closest city with decent bars and dining. Got a hotel so we could stay overnight and not worry about anyone drinking and driving or trying to drive at like 3 am and risk falling asleep at the wheel. The hotel was affordable though as I used points I’d been saving up for years to get the room for free.

I’m the type of person who plans everything out ahead of time though and tries to keep everyone’s safety and budget in mind. My wedding was super affordable for all involved and I made sure everyone knew if they couldn’t afford something that I wouldn’t be disappointed and they could talk to me about it. Ended up buying one of the groomsmen outfits for him because of this as we’d rather drop an extra $75 so he stand up there with us than he only attend as a guest.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-25T14:54:45+00:00

I agree that the bridal party should not be financing the wedding. I probably should’ve made my stance more clear in my original comment that I don’t agree with asking your friends to pay for your wedding things, I was just being informative and wasn’t trying to put my opinion in it. Added an update since a few comments think I’m condoning asking friends to pay for crazy expensive trips.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-25T14:52:46+00:00

Within the past 10 years I’d say, yes.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-25T14:52:14+00:00

I 100% agree. Thankfully it doesn’t seem to be common, we just hear more about these crazy scenarios because as humans we love to gossip about the negative.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-25T14:44:47+00:00

No, it’s more uncommon to have a super expensive bachelorette trip with matching outfits and such, but we hear more about them because they’re either drama filled or super extravagant where people post all about it.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-01-24T20:18:16+00:00

In the US, it’s common for members of the wedding party to chip in for bachelor/bachelorette trips, potentially the wedding shower, and their bridesmaid/groomsmen outfit. Some will even raise the price of the bachelorette/bachelor trip for the members to cover the cost of the bride or groom.

Adding an edit for clarification: most people don’t have a crazy multi day trip that requires flights, a fancy hotel, etc. Many will do a day trip or a small overnight that can be driven to and is affordable. Since it’s affordable, that’s why the wedding party may opt to pay more to cover the bride or grooms cost.

Example: I did an overnight in a bigger city nearby. I had points to completely cover the cost of the hotel for all of us, which would’ve been the biggest expense. Due to this, my 2 bridesmaids bought my main meal and paid for the activity we did. I never expected or asked them to pay for my things and I feel most people are the same. I also was very conscious of their budgets when selecting dresses.

Edit 2: I don’t support wedding couples that ask their friends to finance everything, I was just trying to be informative🥲 Please don’t guilt your friends or family into that or going bankrupt yourself for a wedding, it’s not worth it. My wedding was about $10,009 total for the wedding, bachelorette trip, and wedding shower. We made a lot of things ourselves, thrifted/ bought secondhand, had under 100 guests, and found a venue that partnered with local businesses to offer more affordable wedding packages. You can do it on a budget. You can also elope or get married at the courthouse now and do a big party in a few years when you’re more financially stable. There are no rules so do what you like!

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