This is the story of my life. 

I am a student who has taken two semesters off (non-consecutively) because I have no funds to pay for my education, and with a 3.7 GPA — my college only offered a $300 scholarship to be split amongst two semesters.

Without an education, you can’t get great pay…
but without great pay, you can’t get an education.

Student loans are granted to those who are in need of financial assistance.

Without a reasonable amount of income, you won’t be approved for a loan. Without a loan, you won’t be able to attend school to gain a reasonable amount of income. 

So that’s the dilemma. Oh America — the land of destroyed dreams, of false hope, and for those who will work & work till their death. Always remember to read the fine print.