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[–] doctorcrimson@lemmy.world 24 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

In the USA, make sure you fill out a SAVE Plan, if you're really working minimum wage then you probably qualify for $0 Repayment and in 10 years it will be cancelled under the contract terms.

https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/save-plan

[–] Oka@lemmy.ml 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I did, but it only applies to federal loans. I'm currently paying "personal loans" which are student loans from other lenders.

[–] Good_morning@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'm sure others have probably mentioned some options, like food stamps, and ai know it sucks, I was in a similar situation after graduation having been sold on the salaries my diploma would demand. One thing I wasn't aware of as an easy way to make a little bit of extra cash to help out, donating plasma. It's not something I want to do forever, but the extra quick cash can really make a difference. Best of luck, don't give up

[–] doctorcrimson@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

It's illegal to sell blood and plasma in a lot of places.