[humanser] Challenges with VR services

[marisol.carmona at aol.com]

My goal is to focus on trauma so that I may work closely with veterans 
and/or soldiers, particularly those experiencing PTSD. My understanding 
is that this is in high demand. I, of course, plan to apply for student 
loans to help offset some of the expenses. However, I see that 
justifying my case will be a battle.
Thanks for your reply.

Marisol


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From: alexandera.castillo <alexandera.castillo at gmail.com>
To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Cc: marisol.carmona <marisol.carmona at aol.com>
Sent: Thu, Oct 1, 2015 9:27 pm
Subject: Re: [humanser] Challenges with VR services

  Hi, just from looking at your post, I already know that one of the 
problems here is justification. They will pay for your degree,  being 
more specific about what type of social work you want to do might help. 
For example, if you live in a market that is saturated with masters 
degrees, not only that, but it's so in the specific field you want to 
work in, you are certainly not competitive. So although you might be 
able to land something entry-level, the likelihood is very

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> On Oct 1, 2015, at 8:54 PM, Marisol Carmona via humanser 
<humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I tried applying for VR services in order to have some tuition 
assistance during my master’s program, which I will start fall of 2016. 
However, they denied me because by pursuing a social work degree, it is 
expected that I would not be advancing in my career, particularly in 
terms of salary. I am currently employed, but plan on quitting my job 
to focus entirely on school work. I shared with them this fact and they 
said that I would be eligible for VR services if I am unemployed, but I 
possibly could be asked to show proof that I cannot get a job with my 
undergraduate degree in psychology. I explained that there are no jobs 
that I’m aware of where I could work as a social worker without a 
master’s level degree, to which they responded that I could probably be 
hired as an entry level employee.
> Has anyone had a similar challenge? Your input is greatly appreciated!
>
> Marisol
>
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