[Ohio-talk] A Big Disappointment

[Karen Noles]

Be persistent never give up!!
Karen

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Sheri <salbers1 at cinci.rr.com> wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I was hoping to be sharing with you my joys and woes of going back to school
>at the ripe old age of 49 and more importantly, as a real blind person. I
>have been struggling for years to figure out what to do with my life now
>that my kids are growing up. Fear of my loss of vision and lack of life
>skills has kept me from moving forward. Earlier this year, I made the
>decision to apply to Sinclair Community College to get an Associates Degree
>in Chemical Dependency Counceling. BSVI had committed to pay my tuition, get
>me computer training, provide me with technology and even allowed me to take
>Braille lessons. Life was Good. I was registered for classes and was to
>begin on August 27th. I had gotten 3 of my textbooks from Bookshare and
>marked them all up in my notetaker. I had my Victor Stream all charged up
>and ready to record the lectures. I had Warren County Transit picking me up
>for class. Five days before I was to start, I got a call from my counselor
>and was told that RSC would not fund my tuition! 
>
> 
>
>This is the  reason I was given: because of a new rule that was put into
>place within the past year. If a client does not qualify for the PELL grant,
>according to the FAFSA, then RSC will not fund tuition.
>
> 
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>The fact that I have a finance degree and went to college previously was in
>my file from day one. It was overlooked. Had I known my tuition was not
>going to be funded, I would have more actively sought out other sources for
>money. At this late date, all monies are given out for the year. I now need
>to slam on the brakes and regroup. I cannot tell you the level of
>disappointment I am experiencing right now. I am willing to accept whatever
>part I have in this matter, but it doesn't make it any easier. I will not
>give up. I will simply try again. Thank you for listening.+
>
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