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Hi, my name is Goddessinfreefall.  Those who know me laugh at how perfect my nickname is for me.

So, I could use some advice.  I was just accepted to ITT Technical Institute in Utah.  The staff was really excited to let me in, because I have Cerebral Palsy and worked in IT for 18 years before getting laid off.  Because I already have a degree (Journalism/PR, 1986), I don't qualify for a Federal Pell grant. Vocational Rehabilitation has submitted a request to assist me, but it wouldn't cover much.  I do qualify for a first year loan.  But I am already deep in debt, mostly due to stupidity.

I've been looking for work since June 2007.  My skills are outdated and limited.  I thought I had found a way to "make it" by starting ITT Tech.  Now I'm on the verge of not attending because I can't pay.  I've tried googling grants and scholarships,  but it's very confusing! My Voc Rehab counsellors offer no direct guidance.

I feel like I might not have a chance to start over.  I can't give up though.  Any ideas or advice?

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