Amazing news! First, my probation ends this month. No more monthly reporting (though it wasn't a bother). But even more important: I am attending Fall classes full-time!
I had appealed for additional finacial aid & though it seemed unlikely to be granted, I was approved for one semester of aid (more loans, lol!). I got the news just one day before my tuiition was due. So I accepted the award & added three more classes to my schedule. Now I am just a bit worried about when & where I can find a quiet place to study; I'm still in the shelter (not a quiet place, lol) and the loan only covers tuition & books (not housing). The bus ride to school is 1.15 hours each way so that will be some time for reading I guess. Maybe I can spend more time in the library. Not many things worthwhile are easy I suppose, lol!
Just wanted to share the positve news.
@RickyRay wrote:Yes, Good news for you. Its awsome that your making the most out of your situation, I hope that you are also getting the pelgrants to. What are you taking in school?
Good LUCK and God Bless. Keep us posted ok.
Thanks RickyRay! I'm trying my best (well, maybe 80% of my best -- I need time for fun & licking my wounds, lol).
Seriously, though, I am taking English Literature Writing Track (technical writing, ect). I am also minoring in Psychology (but may change it to Sociology; I've taken equal amount of courses in both minor areas). Unfortunately, I no longer qualify for state or federal grants (used up!).
Congrats. I bucked up 3 years ago and will pay the price of kicking my own Axx for "years to come" I'm sure. Hang in there.... more hurdles to follow 
oh yeah.... "records can be expunged" add it to the list and keep moving forward. Forgive others, forgive yourself and ask others to forgive you and never, ever, miss a payment. lol, best of luck to everyone, who like us, has painted themselves in a corner in life.
Hang in there mhan! And thanks a ton for sharing your story. Such an encourgement for everyone redeeming themselves and their credit.
When I hit rock bottom (doesn't come close, compared to you), the first thing I did was delete all my social media accounts; facebook, instagram, etc. My peers tend to portray themselves as living lavishly and everything is just bubbly under the sun. That can definitely get you and discourage you in many ways.
I then buried my face in countless personal development, motivational, self-help how-to books; gritted my teeth and proimsed myself that I will dig myself out in one piece.