might not be able to graduate due to finances. advice?
i’m a senior psychology student, first gen. i’m supposed to graduate december ‘26, and have been counting down to this moment for years. however, i was informed (only a DAY before add/drop period is over, mind you) that my classes will be dropped tomorrow due to an outstanding balance that would be literally impossible to cover in one day.
my family has been hit with 3 unexpected losses in just the past year and a half alone, alongside unexpected medical bills and accidents, and it felt like every time we got close to catching up something else happened
i got the outstanding balance reduced to a payment plan (thank GOD btw) but i have no idea if i’ll be able to get the funds together in time, so it’s looking like i’ll be forced to drop out all together until i’m ready again financially.
this is all just back story for my question, since i need advice asap no rocky; has anyone else been through something like this and made it through on the other side? if so, how?? does anyone know any quick resources i can use/might have missed? any help is appreciated!!
i’m truly devastated, watching all my friends graduate and being so close to the finish line but having to give up due to finances is really eating at me right now. i’m really not ready to give up, but if there’s no other options i’m not sure what to do