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i really struggled with calc last semester. never was a math person. i made the mistake of loading up difficult courses in the same semester. i am in a bit of a panic. please help! do you have any suggestions? the good news is most of my tuition is paid for. the bad news is i am about $2,000 dollars short. any suggestions you can give i would be grateful for
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saw your post on insta and reddit. been following for a while.
i have been working 2 part time jobs to stay full time in college. i wont quit. my aid got cut because of attacks on black people in higher education but i will not be denied. i will get mine. they cant hold me back. i refuse to let that happen. but i been meaning to ask you, going into the spring or at a minimum, the following semester, do you have any suggestions on how i can get extra money to help pay for my tuition? thank you in advance and keep fighting the good fight. let me know if there is anything i can do to help advance your organization. - MaineMan
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Onyx Gaston
Oct 02, 2025
Good afternoon MaineMan! I appreciate and understand your comment. I am amazed by your immense resolve and determination to obtain higher education. I am more than happy to suggest alternative sources of financial aid. Here is what you can do:
Scholarships: Scholarships are great way to earn extra funds for college. They are free and are avalaible year-round. I highly recommend that you check out the Grants/Scholarships page of this website for some good scholarships database resources.
Work-study: I understand that you are currently working 2 part-time jobs, however, I recommend that you inquire about on-campus work-study. Work-study can be used as a form of financial aid where you work on campus for a wage. Depending on your university, some universities have work-study programs that can help you cover a significant amount of your financial commitment.
Private loans: As a last resort, I recommend requesting a private loan. This can help you satisfy your financial commitment. While this source of financial aid requires you to pay back the loan amount plus interest, many private loans agencies offer different types of payment plans that can help best suit your financial situation.
I hope that information is helpful to you. Please continue to stay encouraged and strive for excellence. The Black community faces many adversaries today, especially in higher education, but this is nothing new. That being said, persist in your journey through higher education and fight the good fight.
— Onyx Gaston
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Thank you for the great advice you gave me a few months ago... everything is
everything is looking good as far as this upcoming semester. my fa is locked in and covers everything. disaster averted! thank you so much sis. you are incredible! Gen
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Onyx Gaston
Aug 18, 2025
Hello Gen. You are very welcome. I'm glad that I was able to assist you. If you have any more questions, do not hesitate to comment in the forum.
Continue to "Dream Big and Reach Higher!"
— Onyx Gaston
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saw you on reddit. just wanted to introduce myself and let you know that i will be in touch with you if i have
if I have any trouble with my financial aid. these targeted cuts aimed at black students are crazy. for me, so far so good though. if all goes well, my fa should cover me. be sure to let me know how i can help you with your organization. during these times what you are doing is truly needed. Marshall
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Onyx Gaston
Aug 16, 2025
Good morning Marshall. I am pleased to meet you. I appreciate your support for the AA DHE. If you have any issues concerning your financial aid or anything else education related, I am more than happy to assist you. Continue to stay tuned via email and social media for how you can help the AA DHE. And remember to keep dreaming big and reaching higher!
— Onyx Gaston
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thank you!