If it don't make dollars, it don't make sense

I am just posting to post at this point. There is little to add on the school front as I have yet to receive any relevant information about my financial aid package. Thus far they have sent a magazine touting all the wondrous activities and events that abound in Rochester (conveniently neglecting to display any winter pictures), an apartment guide, and a general letter detailing the costs of schooling for the year. It is worth mentioning the cost thing because it just seems like an enormous sum of money. The total costs, including direct and indirect costs were estimated at $67,816 for the 06/07 academic year including $47,574 in direct costs (tuition and fees) and $20,242 in indirect costs. My EFC (the amount I should be able to pony up according to FAFSA) was $8,100. Living with Tia, I am estimating my costs to be somewhat less, but not significantly. I am thinking somewhere just north of $58,200. For those of you that are math impaired, that means I need to come up with about 50K. I will be starting a 503(c) charitable organization called 'Feed the murse' and link it through here in short order (Sally Struthers is already on board). So, if Yahweh, Buddha, God, Mephistopheles, the Flying Spaghetti Monster or anyone else you can pray to is listening, PLEASE MAKE SURE I GET THE FULD SCHOLARSHIP!

I am seeking out other means, but most scholarships remain extremely niche and it is a niche that I am sadly ill-equipped to fill since I am not native american, female, from West Virginia, a former Subway employee, an asbestos victim, color-blind, over 9' tall, ambidextrous, amphibious, illiterate, or in possession of some kind of gamma ray induced superpower. Whatever happened to scholarships for people who are A. in a particular major and B. need the money? (if they happen to also specify melanin-deficient, light-eyed, male, Florida born and seeking second degree following a failed attempt in elementary education who has also taught overseas.......well, all the better).

Time to get away from this screen.