Money for bills while going to school full time

[taseal]

I'm planning on going to the police academy full time in October... i was wondering what I can get to help me pay my bills while doing the academy fulltime... I figure gi bill kicker 250, part time work sat sun about 400 and drills 180. Roughly 800 bux or so... I need to give about 500 for rent and another 500ish for bills and whatnot... min 1000. Can I get anything from anywhere else to help me out? I can do part time academy at night but that's. 9 months compared to 5 and also about 8 months away... full time starts oct 18th... and I might have a job waiting if I can finish soon...

Any ideas guys?

I have no deployments so I doubt I can get bah from the gi bill?

Last thing ill consider is a student loan of some sort to help with bills, but its a last resort option...

[HR NCO]

I know you dont want to do the 9 month route, but if you have no other sufficient income, then you may have to **** it up and work during the day and go to school at night.

[Anton]

Or, go to school full time, and work nights… The sleep depravation will drive you crazy, but you’ll catch up on weekends ))
Oh… I remember my 4.5 years on that schedule… + family… No fun. (besides it ended with divorce, but that’s another story ))

[notyetdead]

If the academy is accredited, can't you get financial aid loans?

[taseal]

If the academy is accredited, can't you get financial aid loans?

Yeah, I'm gonna look at some loans that can maybe help me with bills or something...

know of any?

[Anton]

I don’t think you can get any “student” loan for the police academy, because the studies are free, right ? It’s like trying to get a student loan to go to the West Point )) So, you’ll be looking at “private” loans… That’s a mess right now, because of the economy, besides it’s going to cost you arm and leg on the long run. Avoid loans at any cost, ( lol some wording, heh ), and try looking for scholarships. Other than that – only hard work, patience, dedication and personal sacrifice can get you where you want.

P.S. Besides, you are looking only at 5-9 months, so there’s no need to borrow money form financial institutions, because they’ll rip you off; and as for a future police officer, your financial situation and responsibilities may challenge your professional credibility...

[notyetdead]

Yeah, I'm gonna look at some loans that can maybe help me with bills or something...

know of any?

You get academic credit for the academy, right? Probably offered through a state or community college program. Contact their financial aid office. You'll be eligible for assistance, unless you're privately well off.