Going to be Homeless? Where do I go from here?

[Ciel Lancaster]

Hi There:

This is my first time posting of SDN, however been lurking around these threads for quite awhile. To be short, my parents kicked me out. I have 500 dollars in the bank and do not know how I am going to be able to pay for tuition this year. I want to be a doctor so bad and I am not going to give-up. However I have no-one to go to. I was pretty much a slave since day one and did not have a social life, so no friends. Please forgive me if I am going all over the place, I am still trying to process my current situation. Any suggestions will be much appreciated and hopefully I can get out of this mess...

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[deleted303591]

If you are still a student at university, you can probably spend nights at the library sleeping, and use the gym for showers.

That is sure a miserable way to live.

Regardless, you are going to need to find a job ASAP. $500 at most will give you 1 month's rent.

If your parents declared you as a dependent on their tax return (for example, you're age 19 or older, and on your parent's health insurance, you are a dependent) their income will keep you from getting loans or financial aid until April of next year, unless you already qualified for aid. I am sorry to hear this regardless. My dad was going to kick me out of the house after my first semester of college and I did nothing wrong.

 

[medschoolmyname]

Dam sorry to hear that bro that's tough. I would first try and see if u can work out ur problem with ur parents. I won't ask u to tell me what u did but if u feel comfortable enough sharing that could put ur situation in better perspective. If that isn't possible u need to contact someone in ur school, particularly financial aid office and explain ur situation to them. Also start job searching, it will be tough but u gotta do what u gotta do. Have u already taken mcat? If so it makes ur situation a bit easier. Wish u luck.

 

[BABSstudent]

Hi There:

This is my first time posting of SDN, however been lurking around these threads for quite awhile. To be short, my parents kicked me out. I have 500 dollars in the bank and do not know how I am going to be able to pay for tuition this year. I want to be a doctor so bad and I am not going to give-up. However I have no-one to go to. I was pretty much a slave since day one and did not have a social life, so no friends. Please forgive me if I am going all over the place, I am still trying to process my current situation. Any suggestions will be much appreciated and hopefully I can get out of this mess...

This pretty much happened to me.

What you do is go to college and use the financial aid to pay for housing. Work multiple jobs to cover living expenses during the summer and take out loans to cover what else you need. Try not to use credit cards at all since the interest rate is horrible and try to stick with government loans.

 

[deleted303591]

This pretty much happened to me.

What you do is go to college and use the financial aid to pay for housing. Work multiple jobs to cover living expenses during the summer and take out loans to cover what else you need. Try not to use credit cards at all since the interest rate is horrible and try to stick with government loans.

I agree with you, but if he was declared as a dependent he will face problems for the next year or so. That will not be an option for at least a year, if he is a dependent, unless he was already receiving substantial aid under his parents' income.

 

[ClinPathDO]

Hi There:

This is my first time posting of SDN, however been lurking around these threads for quite awhile. To be short, my parents kicked me out. I have 500 dollars in the bank and do not know how I am going to be able to pay for tuition this year. I want to be a doctor so bad and I am not going to give-up. However I have no-one to go to. I was pretty much a slave since day one and did not have a social life, so no friends. Please forgive me if I am going all over the place, I am still trying to process my current situation. Any suggestions will be much appreciated and hopefully I can get out of this mess...

Talk to financial aid at your school and see how much aid you can receive. Look for a job in healthcare if you can, some positions that don't require certification are lab assistant and patient transport. You can also see what the process is to become a CNA or PCT in your state its an in demand position. This can help with your medical school application as well. I wouldn't recommend starting the Fall semester without a stable job or sufficient financial aide. One bad semester from stress could lead to poor grades which can set you back awhile. In the grand scheme of things one semester isn't much.

 

[StephanieZ]

It might behoove you to put college on hold for a year or so while you get your living and financial situation figured out. Do you have a job currently? Why not look into getting some kind of post-secondary healthcare training, like EMT-B, LPN, or CNA where you might be able to make a bit more money than your standard college-kid retail or food service job, since you'll have to be supporting yourself. It would also kill two birds with one stone as you'd also be able to rack up clinical experience hours throughout undergrad. Live frugally, find people to share rent on a house or apartment

 

[Flashfan]

Financial aid offices can sometimes work with you. Also, contact social services and groups so that you have a place to stay. If you need to take a semester or year off, you will soon find that is the least of your problems. One of my best friends was kicked out of his house last year and had to put school on hold. He has spent time in shelters, moved about 5 times and had a really hard time making his life get stable. He is joining the military just to get back on track.

Sorry this is happening to you.

 

[Chip N Sawbones]

Don't hesitate to drop out of college for a year if you need to. It might delay your goal of becoming a doctor, but it certainly doesn't need to prevent it. Plenty of people, myself included, don't start med school until long after college. For now, try and find the cheapest rent you can, probably sharing a house with a few roommates. If you don't know anyone with room, there are people renting rooms in shared houses on Craigslist. Jumping into a new house like that can be scary, but generally your new roommates will be cool.

Take any job you can get for the rest of the summer. Something in the healthcare industry would be good, but it's unlikely if you don't have relevant experience, so don't be too choosy about where you work. Even washing dishes is better than nothing. I've done that too. It isn't much fun, but at least you'll have a great story to tell years down the road when you're making millions as a doctor.

Once you've taken care of the immediate needs of housing and employment, you can decide whether you will be able to go back to college next semester. Talk with the financial aid office and see if they can give you any help. You might consider working full time and only taking a few classes at a time until your situation improves. I don't know what college you're at, but if there's a cheaper 4-year state college nearby, you might be better off transferring there.

Good luck with everything. If you have any specific questions about how to live with very little money, feel free to PM me. I'm pretty much an expert when it comes to living in poverty.

 

[SunsFun]

That sucks but as it was said before you should get a job ASAP. Any job will do for now. Fill out FAFSA as well. See how much aid and loans you can qualify for. You may be able to secure private loans. Call around to see if your state has any assistance programs for people in your position.

 

[911 Turbo]

I have a feeling that I'm getting trolled...


if not, then your first priority is to get some kind of job. don't worry about college until you get financial stability.

 

[Ciel Lancaster]

Sorry, it was not a matter of being comfortable and I wanted to be short because I just saw my things on the front door with nobody answering the door just a few hours ago. Then I get a text message where my parents told me not to come back. To be honest, there are a lot of details and stories that stemmed from the day I was born that I have to go over that contributed to this. It will be simply to long and I have a feeling that people will think my story is unbelievable. To be simple I told them that I cannot make them the center of my life and be a slave (meaning overworking me like a dog, sometimes went without food and sleep) to their every whim, they did not like it. They told me that I either stay and work for my father and his business or I can leave if I still wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Guess what I have chosen....

For the rest, thank you for the suggestions. Will definitely look into financial aid and I am already looking for jobs. However do you really think it is necessary for me to skip a whole year? a semester I understand because if I get a job that pays $13/hours and work 30 hours per week on campus, it equates to $18500. I can easily pay off tuition+books+gym membership (to get a locker and shower) and live off of $35 per day? Also there is 168 hours in a week, which leaves 138 hours. I can dedicate 12 hours of study time for each of my courses and still have 7 hours of sleep. Assuming that I do not pay rent and sleep on benches, in libraries, etc. I know there are a lot of holes in this plan but I need something like this. I do not mind what it takes, even if I have to be homeless it does not matter. To put it in perspective, I have been kicked out before and even left several occasions due to my father's anger problem. Compared to what I had to endure because of my parents, I think it will be easier. Since the only responsibility I have is to survive and get into medical school. Again thank you so much for your suggestions, it is slowly showing me that it is not so bad. However I have a tough time trying to figure out how to pay for med school? Do you guys know the answer to that? I know it is four years away but still worries me. I really do not want to be in a situation where I was accepted but could not attend due to the fact that I cannot pay tuition. Please forgive me if I ask "stupid" questions regarding financial aid and anything along does lines because I never was too familiar with services for the homeless. My parents are loaded now, though this was not the case in the beginning, but even since the start of High School, every financial obligation was paid in full by my parents. Granted, a considerable amount of my father's sales was due to me finding the clients in the first place but still..... Again thank you guys, I really do appreciate it. If you have anything that you can offer, even if it is small, please know that I will be ever so grateful. Also if it helps, I am currently attending a Canadian University.

 

[Spinach Dip]

Do not worry about paying for med school.

A. That is years in the future. You should focus on the problems facing you right now.

B. Med schools have plenty of scholarships for the more needy. If that doesn't work, they have tons of loans available.

 

[deleted303591]

I would suggest finding an actual place to live - a home. Caring for yourself and your needs is the best thing you can do after a situation like this, when abuse has occurred.

I understand you are in a desperate situation. If I had as much money as you, I would be looking in to a gym or something too, but I know I made the wrong recommendation. I knew somebody who did that.

The first thing you need to do is call 211 (this is probably the number in your state) to get temporary housing assistance and all sorts of social services help. http://www.211us.org/.

I think you can get a PO BOX at the post office for $19 for six months (the last time I had to do this, this was the cheapest box) but you have to give the post office 2 forms of identification. This will be useful for a variety of reasons.

The non-traditional forum can help you (post as soon as you have a "home" - no earlier) with the support you need to succeed in achieving your dream of becoming a doctor. You can take as long as you want to achieve your goals. I have a very extenuating circumstance, in my case. Do not let this get you down. You did nothing wrong.

 

[Ciel Lancaster]

Will keep you posted.

 

[deleted303591]

You can look up if your area has a 211 phone number here. http://www.211.org/

 

[deleted303591]

Please keep us posted.

Are you Canadian? Or are you on a Visa?

Either way, there is 211 in Canada.

http://www.211.ca/

I do not know the Canadian social services, but this looks like the starting point.

Look in to getting a post office box of some sort (or an equivalent).

 

[lovelearning]

However I have a tough time trying to figure out how to pay for med school? Do you guys know the answer to that? I know it is four years away but still worries me. I really do not want to be in a situation where I was accepted but could not attend due to the fact that I cannot pay tuition.

The majority of students lack parental financial support for medical school and take out substantial loans all four years. Yes, the amounts are rising, the interest rates are unfavorable, and the loans aren't subsidized. But if you really want to be a doctor and can't see yourself doing anything else, you'll work hard, live frugally and do fine paying back your loans. Dealing with being homeless while working and going to school is the much more immediate concern (sorry to hear what happened), and after doing that and living like a broke student through medical school and residency, you'll still be able to upgrade your lifestyle a bit as an attending and pay back your loans.

Just do yourself a favor and live as cheaply in school as you can (to borrow as little as you can).

Caveat: This is coming from a premed, but one who has run realistic numbers to satisfy a family member who was very concerned about the debt I will incur. I've also talked to current medical students, a resident making IBR payments on his loans, and an newly minted attending about this issue.

 

[Loveless]

If you're under 21, then there might be transitional living houses near you. Of course, the availability of such places depends on how the county and state funds social services, but it's definitely worth looking into.

Whatever you do, don't give up. 😎

 

[Ciel Lancaster]

I am a Canadian, and I already started looking into shelters and the number you gave was really helpful. I got info on shelters near my university. However they only work on a first come, first serve basis and if it is full they won't admit you. However I do not think I will be able to sleep today considering it is 4AM. I guess I will start finding jobs today and then visit one of the shelters.

Thanks a lot though, that link is really helpful. I will keep you guys posted once I get a job and a place. I promise to live as frugally as possible!

 

[deleted303591]

You're welcome.

But, I would look for a safe, relatively stable place to stay, like a shelter for now, instead of a job. Your job should be looking for a shelter, then getting a job.

The shelters are geared towards dealing with unemployment with the homeless population and they will help you find employers that will be accommodating towards your situation. The United Way in Canada will likely be a good resource. I do not think you have enough money (no offense) to be financially secure outside of a shelter in your country. I would not spend a penny unless I absolutely had to in your situation right now.

You need a stable place to stay and prepare for work, before you seek a job. In addition, you need to accrue more income before you live in more stable quarters (in my opinion).

 

[nabilesmail]

I'm seriously rooting for you. All the best

 

[khrisskhoras]

I have a feeling that I'm getting trolled...


if not, then your first priority is to get some kind of job. don't worry about college until you get financial stability.

Its been a troll-a-thon this past weekend based on my observations...so i think you may have good reason to be suspicious.

 

[yehhhboiii]

hey at least you'll have something to write for "what was your greatest challenge"

 

[ohanastomosis]

Or do what this guy did:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/14/e...tudent-at-duke-university.html?pagewanted=all

 

[BamaNicole]

Hi There:

This is my first time posting of SDN, however been lurking around these threads for quite awhile. To be short, my parents kicked me out. I have 500 dollars in the bank and do not know how I am going to be able to pay for tuition this year. I want to be a doctor so bad and I am not going to give-up. However I have no-one to go to. I was pretty much a slave since day one and did not have a social life, so no friends. Please forgive me if I am going all over the place, I am still trying to process my current situation. Any suggestions will be much appreciated and hopefully I can get out of this mess...

Please never ever give up. I was homeless when I was a freshman in college and I'm applying this cycle to medical. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger....it's cliche but its true.

If you wanna talk feel free to email me.

 

[Chip N Sawbones]

For the rest, thank you for the suggestions. Will definitely look into financial aid and I am already looking for jobs. However do you really think it is necessary for me to skip a whole year? a semester I understand because if I get a job that pays $13/hours and work 30 hours per week on campus, it equates to $18500. I can easily pay off tuition+books+gym membership (to get a locker and shower) and live off of $35 per day? Also there is 168 hours in a week, which leaves 138 hours. I can dedicate 12 hours of study time for each of my courses and still have 7 hours of sleep. Assuming that I do not pay rent and sleep on benches, in libraries, etc. I know there are a lot of holes in this plan but I need something like this. I do not mind what it takes, even if I have to be homeless it does not matter.

It might or might not be necessary to skip a semester or a year, but you do need to be open to the possibility. It shouldn't be that big a deal. Even after you graduate college you will have seven to ten more years of training ahead of you before you are fully qualified as a doctor. What's one more year added to that? I'll be starting med school nine years after graduating college, and I doubt I'll be the oldest one in my class. For now, focus on your immediate needs. Once you've found a job and a permanent place to live, you will be in a better position to decide when to return to college.

I lived in my car for about three months when I was first going to college. A-Ford-able housing wasn't bad, but it sure got cold that winter. I was a desk clerk at one of the dorms, which got me a bathroom, microwave and electricity for my battery charger. I took showers at the student rec center. This worked well for the short term, but I don't recommend living like that for years while going to college. Your idea of going to college while living on benches and in the library is definitely not going to work. Don't try it. You will spend a lot of time cold, hungry and miserable, and your grades will suffer as a result. If you want to get into med school it isn't enough to get through college; you have to excel. To do that you can't also be worried about day-to-day survival. Your grades will be better and your chances of getting accepted will be vastly improved if you have enough money to rent a room in a shared apartment, even if it means not taking classes for a semester or two.

 

[Gauss44]

Hi There:

This is my first time posting of SDN, however been lurking around these threads for quite awhile. To be short, my parents kicked me out. I have 500 dollars in the bank and do not know how I am going to be able to pay for tuition this year. I want to be a doctor so bad and I am not going to give-up. However I have no-one to go to. I was pretty much a slave since day one and did not have a social life, so no friends. Please forgive me if I am going all over the place, I am still trying to process my current situation. Any suggestions will be much appreciated and hopefully I can get out of this mess...

Call 211 and/or search the internet for your local Dept. of Transitional Assistance. Both of those places should guide you to a homeless shelter for people your age (with free food and free laundry), free job interview clothes/resources for the homeless, SSI or Social Security Income (no need to be disabled or old), an application for low/no income permanent housing, food stamps, an insurance plan for low income people, and other resources. Your primary care physician might be willing to write a letter to verify that you are homeless so you have documentation, and might be able to direct you to a social worker as well (who can direct you to a shelter, food, etc.). Btw, temp agencies are usually the fastest way to find a job. Guard your last $500 like it was your last 10 cents.

Then write about this when you apply to medical school.

 

[Mr Avante]

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[Radon XP]

Seriously don't understand how parents can do this.


If you have a car, you can live in it.

 

[Ciel Lancaster]

You're welcome.

But, I would look for a safe, relatively stable place to stay, like a shelter for now, instead of a job. Your job should be looking for a shelter, then getting a job.

The shelters are geared towards dealing with unemployment with the homeless population and they will help you find employers that will be accommodating towards your situation. The United Way in Canada will likely be a good resource. I do not think you have enough money (no offense) to be financially secure outside of a shelter in your country. I would not spend a penny unless I absolutely had to in your situation right now.

You need a stable place to stay and prepare for work, before you seek a job. In addition, you need to accrue more income before you live in more stable quarters (in my opinion).

Sorry everyone for the delay in response, it is because I have been busy trying to find a place for tonight. After a couple of rejections and/or being put on a emergency list for people to accommodate, I guess I finally realized that this was real. It made me feel horrible and I just could not get passed it. Until I just moved on, simply because doing nothing will not do anything.

However I finally have some good news, I finally found a shelter that would take me in for the night. After being rejected and/or put on a emergency list for people to accommodate, a couple of times, I am actually glad. I decided that I will take a year off and work full-time to get stable. I am very disappointed with this though, I studied really hard during the summer to redeem my first two years, due to my health problem. Now that the symptoms are now subsided I thought I can really show who I really am academically. However what can you do. They told me that tomorrow, they will help me out with finding a more stable place and a job. Also just for the heads up, I may not be able to spend as much time on the forum, since I am trying to get my life together. Also being on the streets, sometimes it is hard to charge my phone or laptop. So thank you guys, I really do appreciate it. Will keep posting, because I am sure that there are a lot more people who are in the same situation as I am. Hopefully they will be able to get pass it too.

 

[Ciel Lancaster]

Seriously don't understand how parents can do this.


If you have a car, you can live in it.

Well you can't choose family... truly wished I had a car.

I can't believe how fortunate I was in terms of getting my tuition paid for in full, being fed everyday, and having a roof on my head. Not even a roof, being able to live in a huge home in an upscale & safe neighbourhood is more than being fortunate.

 

[gobigorgohome22]

If there is any way you can prove this situation, i would be willing to send you some money ($15-20). Its not a lot, but it might feed you for two or three days. Others may also be willing to do this IF AND ONLY IF you are telling the truth.

 

[dancingparadox]

OP, I'm so, so sorry that you are going through this right now and that you had such a tough time with your parents for so many years. It's great that you've found a shelter that seems to provide additional services, but I would also strongly encourage you to get in touch with local community organizations serving the homeless that provide other more long-term support services/referrals that you might need.

 

[Ciel Lancaster]

If there is any way you can prove this situation, i would be willing to send you some money ($15-20). Its not a lot, but it might feed you for two or three days. Others may also be willing to do this IF AND ONLY IF you are telling the truth.

Thanks a lot, that really means a lot to me.

Regardless, if I can prove the situation or not, I am not at the point where I need to accept it. Hopefully it improves, again thank you. For everyone thinking of doing this, thank you too. However if I choose to accept it, I feel like I portraying my situation way worse then it is. I have some money in the bank that I have not touched since. I already have somewhere to sleep and the shelter is going to show me the way to a more stable circumstance. I already had decent meals. I am sure that I am going to find a job that pays decent and my resume is stellar. If not, I can go to my previous place of employments where I had a great standing. Lastly, I am a person who always pays his dues. All I have is my optimism and accepting donations will make me feel even worse. But thank you so much guys, I feel much better than before. I feel like it is possible, which is why I swore I will never give up.

 

[Chip N Sawbones]

However I finally have some good news, I finally found a shelter that would take me in for the night. After being rejected and/or put on a emergency list for people to accommodate, a couple of times, I am actually glad. I decided that I will take a year off and work full-time to get stable. I am very disappointed with this though, I studied really hard during the summer to redeem my first two years, due to my health problem. Now that the symptoms are now subsided I thought I can really show who I really am academically. However what can you do. They told me that tomorrow, they will help me out with finding a more stable place and a job. Also just for the heads up, I may not be able to spend as much time on the forum, since I am trying to get my life together. Also being on the streets, sometimes it is hard to charge my phone or laptop. So thank you guys, I really do appreciate it. Will keep posting, because I am sure that there are a lot more people who are in the same situation as I am. Hopefully they will be able to get pass it too.

Taking a year off will be a smart move. Don't be disappointed. When you start college again I promise that you will be even more motivated to study hard than you are now. This experience is going to make a career as a doctor look even better now that you have something bad to compare it with. When I went back to college after a seven year break, the thought of not getting into med school and going back to a lifetime of construction work was bad enough that I had no problem spending hours at a time reading textbooks and lecture notes until I couldn't see straight. You will certainly get better grades by waiting a year instead of trying to go to class without any money or a place to live. Even though it might take a little longer than you'd like, this experience will most likely increase your chances of becoming a doctor.

 

[littlelight]

I'm sorry. That is a horrible situation to go through which, like everyone else said, is why you should consider taking a semester off school to figure things out. Most college dorms in California have what they called resident advisers or something like that. Basically the school housing department hires older students to live in the dorms for free. They patrol the dorms making sure no one is getting stoned or drunk, supervise group activities and offer counseling to new students.
I hope your school has something similar you could look into.

 

[Status Sciaticus]

I would offer to house you for a few weeks to a few months to help you get started, but I live in Texas.

I really hope you find some luck and success through government assistance.

 

[RedICEE]

Very sorry to hear about your situation; do try to remain optimistic! I know you probably feel you don't want to speak to your parents ever again right now, but I wouldn't cut off all communication with them if at all possible.

I also echo the advice of those suggesting speaking with the financial aid department of your school as soon as possible. If they can't directly help you with money that would finance housing, they usually can direct you to other resources that commonly deal with these kind of situations with students. Most schools have counseling departments, which you should also see, as they have a lot of that sort of resources and information too.

You know yourself best however, if you feel you'd be more comfortable taking a year off to get everything together, that's understandable, but if you're reluctant, definitely look around. Really, you'll be surprised what emergency programs are actually out there at colleges.

 

[Mt Kilimanjaro]

Join the military. Finish college with the GI Bill. Medical school. Profit.

 

[CDI]

Join the military. Finish college with the GI Bill. Medical school. Profit.

+1 Seems like the smartest choice.

I don't really get OP's situation. Is this a temporary thing (drawn out fight) or a permanent thing?

Like in 2 days would he just walk back to his own house.

If he was working for all that time for his fathers company and not getting paid, why not just take them to court for your income which was never paid?

 

[CDI]

I have a feeling that I'm getting trolled...


if not, then your first priority is to get some kind of job. don't worry about college until you get financial stability.

My suspect-at-best alert is going off as well

 

[TriagePreMed]

Hi There:

This is my first time posting of SDN, however been lurking around these threads for quite awhile. To be short, my parents kicked me out. I have 500 dollars in the bank and do not know how I am going to be able to pay for tuition this year. I want to be a doctor so bad and I am not going to give-up. However I have no-one to go to. I was pretty much a slave since day one and did not have a social life, so no friends. Please forgive me if I am going all over the place, I am still trying to process my current situation. Any suggestions will be much appreciated and hopefully I can get out of this mess...

If you're in school, your school should have resources for students in your situation. You're not the first one to deal with this. The school is unlikely to just let you fail out.

 

[TriagePreMed]

+1 Seems like the smartest choice.

I don't really get OP's situation. Is this a temporary thing (drawn out fight) or a permanent thing?

Like in 2 days would he just walk back to his own house.

If he was working for all that time for his fathers company and not getting paid, why not just take them to court for your income which was never paid?

It would probably be hard to find an attorney willing to do this. The case would basically boil down to it being labor of love. The parent can argue that it was agreed upon this way and there's no way to prove otherwise. Suing after a fight doesn't help the case.

 

[Farmerboy]

I am very sorry to hear about your situation OP - please know that you are in my prayers. I don't have much specific advice to offer given how difficult your situation is, but I hope everything works out somehow.

I don't know what your religious views (or lack thereof are), but I think that if you were to go to a local parish/church and ask to speak to the pastor and explain your situation, you may be able to find some help there. The pastor may be able to talk to some local families who would be willing to take you in. I know that if something similar happened in my hometown, there would be many families from the congregation who would happily give you food and shelter, regardless of religious outlooks. A friend of mine was able to get through 2 years of college through a similar approach - he worked to pay for tuition and lived for free in a elderly couple's basement (they even cooked for him). I hope I don't come across as proselytizing; I merely hope to inform of an another potential avenue for help. All the best.

 

[Ciel Lancaster]

I am very sorry to hear about your situation OP - please know that you are in my prayers. I don't have much specific advice to offer given how difficult your situation is, but I hope everything works out somehow.

I don't know what your religious views (or lack thereof are), but I think that if you were to go to a local parish/church and ask to speak to the pastor and explain your situation, you may be able to find some help there. The pastor may be able to talk to some local families who would be willing to take you in. I know that if something similar happened in my hometown, there would be many families from the congregation who would happily give you food and shelter, regardless of religious outlooks. A friend of mine was able to get through 2 years of college through a similar approach - he worked to pay for tuition and lived for free in a elderly couple's basement (they even cooked for him). I hope I don't come across as proselytizing; I merely hope to inform of an another potential avenue for help. All the best.

Thanks a lot, that is a great idea. I will be looking into that, just know that I am doing just fine. I am happier now because I am working towards on the very thing I love and do not have to worry about anything else. Yes it is challenging but what is worth having isn't?

 

[arish]

Sorry to hear this...
you have to go to your financial aid office of your school IMMEDIATELY.
I am not sure if you have filled out FAFSA (federal aid from government) or not...If you have, Im sure you were eligible for some loans for last, you can claim for it and they'll give it to you right away... if you haven't filled FAFSA, you should do it right now... I finished college just on loans and scholarships since freshmen (no help from parents) and that's your only option! The pretty much cover all your expenses and your tuition.... if you're going to private school, you should transfer to a public one otherwise when you're outta med school, you'll be having around 6-700 K in dept...
Plus you'll gain so much experience in this path and for sure it will make you a different person in your interviews and every single step that you'll be taking in life... You might have to take a year or 2 off during or after college but just remember, do not loose focus on this, otherwise no more med school for you!

Good luck

 

[arish]

Sorry, it was not a matter of being comfortable and I wanted to be short because I just saw my things on the front door with nobody answering the door just a few hours ago. Then I get a text message where my parents told me not to come back. To be honest, there are a lot of details and stories that stemmed from the day I was born that I have to go over that contributed to this. It will be simply to long and I have a feeling that people will think my story is unbelievable. To be simple I told them that I cannot make them the center of my life and be a slave (meaning overworking me like a dog, sometimes went without food and sleep) to their every whim, they did not like it. They told me that I either stay and work for my father and his business or I can leave if I still wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Guess what I have chosen....

For the rest, thank you for the suggestions. Will definitely look into financial aid and I am already looking for jobs. However do you really think it is necessary for me to skip a whole year? a semester I understand because if I get a job that pays $13/hours and work 30 hours per week on campus, it equates to $18500. I can easily pay off tuition+books+gym membership (to get a locker and shower) and live off of $35 per day? Also there is 168 hours in a week, which leaves 138 hours. I can dedicate 12 hours of study time for each of my courses and still have 7 hours of sleep. Assuming that I do not pay rent and sleep on benches, in libraries, etc. I know there are a lot of holes in this plan but I need something like this. I do not mind what it takes, even if I have to be homeless it does not matter. To put it in perspective, I have been kicked out before and even left several occasions due to my father's anger problem. Compared to what I had to endure because of my parents, I think it will be easier. Since the only responsibility I have is to survive and get into medical school. Again thank you so much for your suggestions, it is slowly showing me that it is not so bad. However I have a tough time trying to figure out how to pay for med school? Do you guys know the answer to that? I know it is four years away but still worries me. I really do not want to be in a situation where I was accepted but could not attend due to the fact that I cannot pay tuition. Please forgive me if I ask "stupid" questions regarding financial aid and anything along does lines because I never was too familiar with services for the homeless. My parents are loaded now, though this was not the case in the beginning, but even since the start of High School, every financial obligation was paid in full by my parents. Granted, a considerable amount of my father's sales was due to me finding the clients in the first place but still..... Again thank you guys, I really do appreciate it. If you have anything that you can offer, even if it is small, please know that I will be ever so grateful. Also if it helps, I am currently attending a Canadian University.

You can take loans out for med school...
I have 4 friends that their parents are loaded but since there are interest rates on the loans, they would love to give them to you.... My brother is also in dental school and have been taking over 200K for the first 2 years (including tuition and living expenses)... and thats the plan for me as well
So no worries for med school tuition.... And you might get scholarship in med school if you are a fantastic applicant!
And you gotta apply for financial aid (FAFSA) for your undergrad.... you have to take out loans for coming year since the deadline for grants was in march... if you do well, which you have to if you wanna get into med school, you'll be rewarded with lots of grants (free money) from the government for the following year and you can reduce the loan for the remaining years... meanwhile take advantage of every single scholarship available in your school....
based on your grades and experience, you should get them!

 

[Chip N Sawbones]

Join the military. Finish college with the GI Bill. Medical school. Profit.

That seems like a four year solution to a one year problem. The OP seems to have good employment prospects already and he's pretty eager to start med school as soon as possible. There's no need to sign up for a long commitment with the military when he can just spend a year working and continue working part time through college.

 

[ferning]

Didnt read anything but title

Answer: squat. Theres plenty of livable housing abandoned or bank owned (which i dont believe in, as property rights should still be the rights of men/women only)

The bus is cheap as hell, so go to the library, look up somewhere with temperate whether and a load of turned over foreclosures or unsold housing from the bubble.

You get cool points in my book for doing it even if you dont need to