u/TheMarshmallowFairy

My oldest son is in high school, and my second will be starting in the upcoming school year, so their higher education is increasingly on my mind.

I am familiar with FAFSA and all of that in general, having been a non traditional student during undergrad, and then just finishing my masters this month. However, my children live with my ex-husband so from my understanding, it will be his income that is used for FAFSA, not mine (unless they come live with me, but that is not a strong possibility right now; he is able to be a stay at home father and we both like that he is able to provide that care for them whereas I must work).

His income is non-taxable, so he is not required to file any federal income taxes (and he lives in a state without state income taxes, so no state taxes either). Right now, he is not remarried, and this could all change by the time my oldest graduates, as their “stepmom” (we call her that, even if not legal yet) does work so once they marry, her income will be on their joint taxes. But for now, assuming it stays the same, will my son still be able to file the FAFSA form and get aid if his father is not required to file any taxes?

I have not ever had parental information on my FAFSA since I used it after having kids, so I don’t know how it’s asked or what is provided on that side. Would my son’s dad provide his letter from the VA that shows what his non-taxable pension is, and they would use this instead of federal tax forms to calculate his SAI? Would the fact that there is no tax form on file for their father mean that our children do not receive any Pell grants? Will it depend on the school? Or would this be an exception and they’d use my taxes since I’m the only one filing taxes, even though they live with him?

I graduate next week from my MS/DI. I plan to test about the end of July or early August. I do not plan on trying to find a FT position while I study, but is it possible to work PRN maybe 1-2 days per week as RD eligible? I have money saved up in a HYSA for while I study that I’ve been adding to every semester, but 1) I know I’ll actually study better with feeling a slight crunch (ADHD lol) and 2) I am engaged so it would be nice to not drain my savings completely (my partner will be taking over rent/utilities/food but I am not asking him to take on my car payment or other financial responsibilities so I still need money for that time period).

Can RD eligible work PRN? (I do know not to use “RDE” when I apply!) the PRNs I’ve met have all been expected to work pretty independently (many remote) so I’m not sure if they only want credentialed for those positions.

Is pay decent if only eligible? Is it expected that I will get higher pay once credentialed, or will I need to make sure that’s specifically in my contract (especially if I stay PRN)?

How does PRN differ from just part time? I’ve also heard of per diem, is that the same as PRN?

Is PRN W2 or 1099?

Are there any benefits offered for PRN?

Would PRN count as already working as a dietitian, in case I failed and want to test sooner than 45 days? (I have pretty good faith I’ll pass the first time, but it’s always good to be prepared imo)

Hi all.

I’m sorry if these have been answered before (I’m sure they have). I’ve tried googling and asking my guild, but something is getting lost in translation or I’m using the wrong words because while I’ve been able to find a lot, these questions are things I’m still struggling to find out.

My guild is a few weeks into season 1 (38 days left, if that matters at all). I’ve noticed that there are rewards for using certain items, so I’ve started to save things and basically now only use them if I get a reward for it. I’m not a big spender (a couple of $1 or $5 packs here and there and the monthly pass, but certainly not the $50-100 packs) but I was still able to be top in one of the last guild vs guild (I think that’s the name?) days because I had so many of whatever it was that day saved. But some things I have not really seen in events, so I’m not sure if I should be saving them. I also seem to find something new every day in this game, so it’s also possible I’ve completely missed them 😅 so should I save:

1. Relic wishes
2. Eggs to hatch
3. Skill books for heroes
4. Blue hero shards
5. Purple hero shards (I do see these in the arms clash, but I haven’t noticed them in any other event tasks so not sure if I should save them only for the arms clash or if there is a time they are better used)

Also:

1. How do you get a red carriage? I have seen both individual and then shared ones for the guild. I haven’t gotten either though.
2. Other than getting rewards when they are event tasks or daily tasks, what is the purpose of killing mobs and bosses and doing rallies? I don’t seem to get any rewards or anything for it if it’s not fulfilling a task, at least in the message I get saying victory. Am I getting something added to my inventory that I just don’t notice because it’s not in the message, or it makes my troops stronger or something?

Thank you for any help you can give me!