You can get a job that pays well now. That's what I'm doing. My parents disowned me, I have no financial assistance in paying for my education. I work 30 hours a week and take a *minimum* of 18 credits a semester. After my 4 hours of class tomorrow, once I'm done with my 6 hour shift at work, I know what I'll be doing the rest of the night. Here's a life lesson. Be happy with what you have. If you want more, you have to work for it. No progress has ever been made by anyone through whining and complaining. The time you're spending on here is time you could be using to earn money.