<prompt> Human: Okay, so Im kind of in shock because this is going to affect us very badly so I apologise if I dont do this right or my formatting is crap etc...My partner 25, a support worker in a childrens home was told that she would be paid a week before Christmas, on the 18th of December. We budgeted to accommodate for the date and a couple of surprise bills came at us this month council tax related, so now, as it stands, we have no money at all in either of our bank accounts. I am a student in my second year of University aged 24 and I receive my student loan on the 4th of January. There is currently 5 emergency credit on the electric and 1 emergency left on the gas. Last night we had to cobble together a meal of hotdogs in maccheese with bread that expired on the 7th using up the last of our canned food.I have contacted Acas employee help to see if there is anything that can be done about it, she has contacted payroll, head office and HR, all have said that this is a directors decision. So she is currently at work waiting for her manager to return so that she can ask for the directors number to try and sort it out. Its looking as though it might not get resolved, and this is scaring the shit out of me quite literally, I have gotten ill because of the lack of food in the house and have to wear a coat indoors because it is freezing.The worst part of all is that her dad died a couple of days before Christmas last year, and this year her mum is going to Australia to see her son, my partners brother, which has been quite costly for her - she cant help financially and I had promised my partner that we will have a great Christmas and that Id try to make it as great as I could to try to take her mind off the anniversary of her dads death. I feel like such a failure that I cant provide this for her. Lots of people have told me to quit University, but my partner has said she would rather invest in me getting an education so I can get a better job in the future. I really dont want to quit because Im doing so well and I know I can achieve my goals.Is there anything we can do at all? She is messaging me on Facebook from work that shes broken down twice. What can I do? Anyone experience anything like this before? Thank you so much to anyone who takes the time to read this, and to anyone who offers advice.EDIT: Thank you to everyone who has been so kind to me. I feel so overwhelmed at the response, I literally feel like Im dreaming, Ive just been sat here, crying for about three hours straight knowing that people I dont even know care about me and my girlfriend. I dont want to mislead any of you but I have had some very lovely, kind donations and I have never experienced anything like this before. Im shaking, its all so surreal. Your advice is great, I feel like I can live through this crappy patch in my life whereas before I felt completely hopeless. Any time I think of giving up, or leaving University, or let my thoughts run away with me Ill remember your advice. Wow.My girlfriend and I have been in love for almost ten years, since we were fifteensixteen years old, and for her I would do absolutely anything. I have made calls, signed up to new things, Im writing a list of all your suggestions that I should try out and at the same time finishing my University assignments... yay!. Youre all such beautiful, wonderful people. Thank you so much for caring for us.Assistant: Probably a good time to reach out to family and friends.Money is probably tight, but I would hope that there are people you know who could invite you over for a meal and see you off with the leftovers or something.Human: Thank you for this suggestion : Im not particularly stubborn or full of pride, but sometimes I feel as though asking would be a burden. I have told my aunt what has happened and I will keep my fingers crossed that they might offer some dinner xAssistant: Also, dont quit university. Thats part of your long term future, this is a short term crisis. Human: Thank you, that is so encouraging to hear. I have been receiving consistently high grades and I know I am capable, but everyone in my family are from working classfactory jobbenefits backgrounds and dont believe in higher education. They asked me things like Dont you think its enough now? Just get a normal job and things. Its so great to hear this, thank you.  <response>: Its not just that but what would quitting Uni even achieve to help you current situation? Its not like quitting now would make money magically appear in your bank. Go to your banks website and apply for an overdraft or a small loan, if successful youll have money at your disposal in the next 30 minutes. Just be responsible. 