I am a 30 year old single mother with 2 children. I am very much hoping to go back to school but am currently struggling financially as my ex quit his job and is no longer paying any child support. My current job does not pay much and has very limited hours. The job market in my town is tight :( School + parttime work seem to be my best chance on squiggling out of this unpleasant situation.
Despite the fact that I was on Medicaid at the time the hospital is billing me for 2 emergency room visits for my son that were not submitted to medicaid in a timely manner therefore will not be paid by medicaid(at one point he had chronic health issues which we have mostly resolved through dietary adjustments, visits to specialists, allergy testing, etc.). I have pursued this with both the hospital and medicaid and have gotten no where. Currently I am struggling(unsuccessfully) to pay for all of my very basic bills so the situation with the medical bills is really discouraging.
I am aware of the Pell Grant but would appreciate any information on funding a return to school and also on managing this situation with the medical bills.
