[Ohio-talk] A Big Disappointment

[Sheri]

Thank you Karen, I have invested too much time and energy to do that!
Sheri

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Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 1:44 PM
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Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] A Big Disappointment

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.
>
> 
>
>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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