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You can't live your life for some guy. Get a job, apply to some colleges and if you have to wait until next year for financial aid and to start school then do that.
Do you really want to be at the mercy of someone else. Do you honestly know that his parents have money. Did you ever talk to them and did they tell you to your face that they would pay for your school?
You also could move to the college where you got accepted, apply for a job and loans and pay for your school on your own if you must start now. Who cares if that is where he lives, the world is a big place. You could transfer next year.
Do not stay with him. If he laid a finger on him...forget it. He is not your man. See if you can get into your local college until you can re-apply for scholarships and a new school. NEVER put your fate into the hands of another, especially a boyfriend. Did his parents tell YOU that they were paying for YOUR college? Chances are they probably were not aware of the agreement. Stand on your own. You will be much happier being independent. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT go back for more abuse no matter how hard he apologizes. This is a pattern. This was probably done in order to renege on the so-called promise of payment for college by his parents. Sorry. Your a smart yon woman. You will feel much better if you get it on you on and don't have to dance to someone else's beat.
Wow!
I'm not going to advise you to stay, Ashley. Because, whether you realize it or not, opportunity is knocking and it 'aint in Alambama!
Let me tell you a few things I wish I'd known at your age:
#1. If he "put his hands on" you once, he'll do it again. You definately don't want to be dependent, and indebted to this guy, and his parents. You will end up under their thumb. Dependency will only increase the frequency, and severity of the abuse. As things worsen, you will have difficulty concentrating on shcool. You may end up dropping out or having to transfer.
#2. While I'm sure there are some good colleges there, the American South doesn't have the best reputation for education.
#3. Life is a building process. The foundation you lay now, as you are coming into adulthood, will have a HUGE impact on where you will end up in the scheme of things, for the rest of your life.
You need a plan, Ashley. I wish you had said what degree you will take. It would have helped me to try to help you. Anyway, Do you know what your favorite parts of the country are? If not, get on the internet and begin research. Once you have some idea of where you may be happy, look into state shcools in that area. I guarantee that plenty of them will take you, even if you apply this late. If you have an affinity for the East Coast or West coast, they may be your best bet. One colleges in the south, that I think is superior, is Agnes Scott in Atlanta, GA. Based on the information given in your question, I think it would be an excellent choice for you. Unlike some parts of the south, Atlanta is a dynamic, progessive city.
Your next step is to apply to AT LEAST three schools. After that, there is still time to apply for student loans. Do it. (You can leave getting a scholarship for next semester.)
While you are doing all of this, you need to line up a summer job. Retail sucks and pays poorly. Perhaps waitressing. Though it is no picnic, it is a good way to get quick cash. Shifts are usually 4-6 hours, rather than 8 hours. You'll need your time.
Fortunately, your bf will be out of the picture and that will free up more time. Being busy will help you to kick the habit of the relationship.
Obviously, this is a lot of hard work. Independence always is but the rewards are numerous. If you line everything up this summer, once you get to college, you can meet some great new people and you will be in a position to choose your friends and boyfriends, based on how much happiness they bring you, rather than how much work they can save you.
If you do not feel up to all of this, your next best bet would be to apply to a state school or community college in your area, live at home, save money, get all of your research done, and then transfer next semester, or year.
I hate to see you cheated, so I hope you can go the first route. One of the most important aspects of a college, is what you learn outside of class, living away from home. This is usually the best time in a person's life (ask anyone), and the greatest opportunity to make life long friends, and meet Marriage Material men who share your interests. Don't miss it!
Feel free to e-mail me at any time, Ashley. I would be honored to be part of your support network.
when you are in a relationship with a boyfriend always cover your on back,you should never be codependant and rely on someone else to pay your way,if theydo after you do what you can do fine always take care of yourself,and since you have gotten into an arguement and he laid hands on you that was not a sure thing anyway, its not to late to apply for grants or find a job and there other funding out there ,what you should do is apply for other schools up here, if he hit you once ,he will do it again you dont need that let him go on with his life and you go on with yours ,you are not married so whats to say you leave with him and he screws you up physically, financially then what your stuck think sweetie be your own woman always always do what you got to take care of yourself and be dependant dont except meal tickets they never work out. Good luck sweetie Lisa
IMHO, you should leave the loser! No man has the right to treat a woman like property. Can't you see how he was stacking the deck to ensure you would be totally reliant on him? You can apply to other colleges, find jobs, and apply for financial aid. Granted, it may take longer than you would like, but in the long run it will be WELL WORTH it!
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