It was a rough ride but I did it. Ran out of financial aid my final semester in 2023 and applied for scholarships but got nothing. I accepted the fact that I was likely screwed but this past spring applied for more scholarships and got almost all of it. Brought my GPA up from 2.7 my first semester to 3.6 and honors. I wish I could have gone to commencement today but it doesn't take anything away from the fact that I did it!!!! And I'm hoping I can still apply for jobs without my diploma (gotta pay off my last bit is all).

I'm very proud of myself and just want a few people to celebrate with me :)