<prompt> Human: Hey PersonalFinance,Been lurking reddit for a long time, made this throwaway to explain my situation and hopefully gain some insight.So I recently just had a falling out with my mom and she told me I had to move out. I simply said okay, packed my bags and Im currently couch surfing with a close friend. This is a temporary solution however, and Ive been warned I only can stay until the 5th. Things about me:-I currently have no car used my moms, never was in my name, so I have no reliable means of transportation I can use Uber??, but my funds are very limited.-I work at a Grocery store part time, gaining anywhere from 23-40 hours per week-I have over 2000 USD to my name via a bank.-Got accepted at Augusta University for the upcoming fall semester, sadly my loan to SallieMae was denied due to lack of a cosignercredit. I have partial scholarships due to honor role, but its nowhere near enough.-Currently surfing in Georgia-Im willing to enlist in the Armed forces if needed vs being homeless, but I heard this can take upwards from 2 weeks-a year before you head to Basic trainingget deployed, and you need a stable home?-I contacted small churches around my area unfortunately where Im at there is no megachurch.-Relationships with extended family is very strainedthey live outside the state. I highly doubt they will take me in, and Id prefer to use them as a last resort college doesnt pan out, have to quit job, etc etc.So Reddit, what are my options? Is there a way I can somehow gain a loans from my current bankthird party in order to attend college freshman year and thus get a job on campus? Or should I explore other options if so, what exactly are those options?Not looking for a handout, like I said Im willing to change jobs as long as transportationhousing is available.I apologize for formatting issues as Im currently on my phoneInternet is very limited at the moment so if I dont respond immediately I apologize.Thank you  <response>: First, find another couch. The fifth is in 3 days, and unless theres some cheap apartments around you, youre gonna need another friend.Second, get a cheap car. I can pick them up all day long for 1,200 and lower on Craigslist. Sure, its a cheap-ass used probably broken car, but if it gets you from point A to point B then its worth it. You dont need a sunroof and leather seats, you need 4 wheels and a motor.Third, beg for 40 hours at work. Work your ass off, keep your head down, and save those pennies. Let your boss know youre willing to do anything from sweeping to checking to stalking. It all pays the same, and being open and always there will open doors. Financial Aid office wont change your dependent status for absolutely any reason unless you are 24, married, have dependents, in the military N Guard doesnt count, emancipated, or both parents deceased. Trust me, Ive got a lawyer and fought that fight. At 18, Im not sure if you could get emancipated in your state. Contact the local courthouse for that, because its your only chance at being declared independent. Alternatively, look into going to school just part time this semester, or even taking the semester off to get situated. Tuition will be cheaper, and you can work more hours. Youll end up saving money for the next semester, and try going full time then. School isnt going anywhere, and you have your entire life ahead to finish.The exact same thing happened to me, and it sucks. Im 23 now, and have lived on my own since I left at 18. Ive worked at the same WalMart for 5 years, with numerous promotions. I graduate with my bachelors in secondary education next May. I can promise you, it gets better. I took my first semester off, moved to full time at work, saved every nickel and dime up, and took full time classes in the spring. Back and forth, took a semester off to save, went full time the following semester. Its slow, but it works. My parents are toxic - as in, theyre super nice until theyre not, and when theyre not, theyre abusive. So I work on that relationship where I can, when I can. Once a year, I buddy up with my Dad long enough to get them to fill in their tax info for my FAFSA, and the rest of the year we barely speak. Youd think after providing stacks and stacks of paperwork proving I solely provide for myself at 23, why is that so hard to believe?! that the government would be thrilled and declare me as independent. Alas, one more year of that shit and Ill be done.It is what it is. Dont let this slow you down, keep your head up. Really look into getting older friends. Theyre the ones you can really count on. 