Came just a few percentage points of passing 2 courses and the school asked me to repeat the first year. To be allowed into next year's class, I need to pass their Spring semester Masters program with a 3.0. I have spoken to faculty, and they have all said that no medical student that has gone this route has failed out, and I should have a good chance of passing the spring easily. My issue is that since I need to audit the masters course since I am not receiving a formal grade/degree I do not qualify for financial aid. I am now on the hook for paying rent without any financial aid, and I do not come from a family of wealth let alone middle class. The thought of just dropping out has crossed my mind not because I cannot handle the spring courses but because I would need to drain any savings I have (with some parental help as well) to be able to afford rent, etc.
Since I was told the news about financial aid, I have not been able to think about my next move. Do I bleed myself dry for these next 5-7 months while still needing to secure a private educational loan for the next semester only or do I need to come to the realization that maybe this is not for me? There are a few reasons as to why I did not succeed this first semester, but feeling like the material was too difficult was not one of them. I have not really spoken to anyone about this, so sorry for the rambling. I have wanted to become a physician all my life, but I don't want to burden my family in order to do so. Not even sure if I posed a question here, I guess just trying to see if it is time to look elsewhere in order to not totally ruin my financial future.
Any advice or input is greatly appreciated, thanks!
Since I was told the news about financial aid, I have not been able to think about my next move. Do I bleed myself dry for these next 5-7 months while still needing to secure a private educational loan for the next semester only or do I need to come to the realization that maybe this is not for me? There are a few reasons as to why I did not succeed this first semester, but feeling like the material was too difficult was not one of them. I have not really spoken to anyone about this, so sorry for the rambling. I have wanted to become a physician all my life, but I don't want to burden my family in order to do so. Not even sure if I posed a question here, I guess just trying to see if it is time to look elsewhere in order to not totally ruin my financial future.
Any advice or input is greatly appreciated, thanks!