To tell you the truth...I went to RIT/NTID back in SVP 94' and has been there since 1996. During those years, I didn't have SSI or financial support from my parent. Yes, DVR paid for my college but still I was bored because I don't have the money to spend for personal things, going out, do laundry, and or have fun.
So I quitted and then went to lived in Philadelphia, PA with my cousins. At that time, I applied SSI and couple months later I applied for DVR to help me to get the education I needed.
I went to CTI in Johnstown, PA and in 2000 I graduated with AST Degree in Computer Servicing Technology. I also have soldering certificate.
Back in 2001, I found a job as solder/assembler for electronic company in NJ and worked there for almost 1 year. But then I left the company before next month anniversary. I left because the place caused me health hazard.
Then in 2003, I went to work for Health Care company for 4 year until last year me, employees, staffs, and employers got lay off because of company closures.
Before they trying to get rid of all of us, they announced that we are entitled to Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). I have been getting TRA payment for allowance and they also will pay for my college for up to 2 years that what I heard.
When I applied for Monmouth University, I have been struggling with TAA representative with MU. MU denied TAA billing and TAA representative turned me down because MU is a private and expensive college.
I then applied for DVR and she approved me for MU. She said she will pay for my college 10 k per year and $400 per semester for books. The MU awarded me $6,000 Academic Excellence per year and I received Federal Subsidized Loan, Federal unsubsidized Loan, and Federal Perkins Loan.
The total for MU cost tuition fees per semester is $12,349 without room and board. Therefore I am just commuting and it's just 15 minutes from where I live.
This Fall I will be studying Computer Science for just 2 or 3 more years. I want to get B.S. Degree in CS so I can get a government's job or any company that pays good money.