Getting my letters in order

In order to get Financial Aid, I have to write a denigrating letter and get two references who know the situation between me an my parents. I really hated having to write these letters and it took me the better part of 2 weeks. I only need to finalize the letters now, and send them out. I'm still waiting on Marie's revision of the letter which I sent her. I will contact her about it again tomorrow.

I have work tomorrow at 5 in the morning again. Liquor department at Safeway isn't that bad. Stocking is nice and quiet and you just have to get your work done. I've been earning enough to pay rent and just enough for food every week; not much else.

The reality of having to start school in the Summer is beginning to hit me. I'm trying to get everything in order, and contact the Credentials department to see if they've received pretty much all of my stuff. I think the only thing they have yet to receive is Mr. G's letter of recommendation. That should put the final stamp on the confirmation. I've already been conditionally accepted and I'm so glad that's out of the way. The problem now is paying for it, which I'm trying to remedy with the FAFSA dependency override form. It's utterly ridiculous that a teaching credential is regarded as a 5th year undergraduate degree for "financial aid purposes".

I need 20,000 dollars at most for the entire year. I'll be making 30,000 dollars when I first get my job as a teacher at the very least. I probably won't use the entire 20,000, but if it comes down to it, I'll have to apply for a loan with my bank. I'm hoping that it won't be difficult to be accepted for such a loan. But if I have to put down my parents information on the FAFSA, there's just no way that it's going to get done.

I'd also like to try and get some scholarships, grants, or loan assumptions which are available for incoming teachers. I have to say that I've been putting my heart and soul into this goal. I'm even reading tons of material about good techniques for teachers and how to motivate kids. My favorite book so far is "Teach like a Champion: 49 Techniques..." etc. It has really really good advice and goes over all the aspects you should think about if you're a teacher. I'm planning to finish reading it over once, and then one or more times highlighting my favorite sections and perhaps taking notes before I start my credential program.

I also liked reading "How to become a Straight A student" which I've mentioned earlier. I will probably reference those techniques and attempt to teach them to the kids. Anyway, I should be getting to bed now, since I have to wake up at 4. Me and Erik are doing great right now. I just need to get in the mood to start cooking again for dinners or else he'll go hungry. xD