I work, go to school(auto tech), and have pretty much lived on my own for 2 years. I am going to school now, but back when I was applying for student aide, I wasn't eligible. My mom has 3 kids to provide for, my dad 2. They only make a certain amount, but that is just enough to keep thier households up. So, because I am not 24, in the military, have a kid, or married, they expect me to pay my way through school on a 35-39hr a week job being paid $7.60/hr. Also having to pay all of my bills, and gas 60miles a day M-Th. WTF? Or wait, they expect me to still live with my parents, and for them to pay my way. Another way our government is #$%&ed up. Any other suggestions on some type of aide? I haven't found any scholarships I am eligible for. What else is there besides federal aide? I already had to pull out a student loan for this year. But maybe I'm missing something.