Ah, see the problem is I don't get any federal aid or any kind of monetary aid. Everything I get from school is out of pocket.

I can't legally get a job, so everything I get is from cleaning houses or odd job I get every once in a while.

I'm an immigrant student (not illegal, I came here legally when I was 6 years old, my parents brought me here for a better life/chance to live normally without fearing drug cartels since at the time they were known to attack business owners.) Lived here all my life, clean criminal record, tried to apply for citizenship but haven't qualified for anything.

My parents pay taxes with a TIN (tax identification number) but unfortunately, they can't pay everything. I do what I can to help, but unfortunately, my resources are limited.

Fortunately, I get a chance to apply for a work visa soon (happy day!) and will finally be able to be a part of the country I so love dearly.

Life of a DREAMer (don't know what that is? - look up The DREAM Act.)