I don't know your family, and I don't have to.
You're not a loser. If I were to point out one (potential) criticism, it would be that you seem to push yourself too hard. You have too many things on your plate to be able to devote the emotional capital needed to be proud of yourself for everything you are able to do.

I, for one, envy you. I can't act. I can't dance. I can't paint. I'm ok with photography, but have no idea what an f-stop is or what aperture means. I don't have that many friends. I don't have much of a social life. My weekday evenings generally involve watching TV while I write next month's DND adventure.

When I look at you, I see a LOT of things that I am not that I wish I was. Maybe you feel the same when you compare yourself to others as well. I don't know. What I DO know, and it took me years to accept this, is that I am a good person and worth spending time with. When I look at people and see things that I am not, this means that I am things that THEY are not. Pride in individuality.

No, not a 'loser.' The game isn't even in the second half, yet. The score is tied. And from where I sit, you have more drive and talent than the opposition. You are a good bet.

Ouch...

I know what it's like not knowing if you have the money for school. Just promise me you'll stay vigilant on getting that degree.

If you don't you'll be working retail the rest of your life.

Chick!

No! You are definitely NOT the family loser! I had alot of financial troubles when I was going to school. Hell, I almost lost my apartment too!

It's hard being a starving artist. I mean, you love your art, and you should, you rock! But it's something that you need to do. I mean, you can't deny your artistic side, you can't let it die, you'd regret it later. (I know you aren't, I'm just sayin', I'm supporting you!)

Maybe the answer is to take a semester off, work a second job to take care of your finances, and get things taken care of. I know that's probably not something you'd want to do, but it might be a good idea. You're going part time right? If not, maybe try part time, and work a little more, but don't stop your art! Cause you have an eye for art, chick! You rock!

Maybe waitressing? I'm going to go to that when I move to Chicago.

I'm the black sheep in my family, and proud of it!!!! You're trying to make everything work for you, and when you overload yourself it can get hard. But it will get easier, it will payoff. You kick ass, this is obvious! If someone's being a bastard to you, it's only because they aren't worth your time, and or they're just being mean because you rock. I know it sounds dumb, but people can be stupid sometimes.

It will get better. I've been to hell and back, I know it will get better. You kick so much ass, chick! Keep doing what you're doing! Remember alot of great artists weren't appreciated in their time. It doesn't mean you won't be (Cause you already are, you sell your stuff!), it'll get better!

I was the black sheep for very long in the family (Still am, and proud of it! -Cause it means I don't fit their mold, love 'em, but still...), I've had my sister, who isn't really a dreamer tell me how she is so proud of me, and my other family members have too. I didn't really get to go to college, I went to Music Tech for their year program in Bass Guitar. Wish I could have afforded it, but couldn't, neither could my fam.

Keep doing what you're doing, don't give up, you kick arse, and don't let anyone (including yourself) tell you other wise!

And chick.... we need to do coffee... or just hang out! Coffee can get pricey!

It seems like the last couple of days have been custom-designed to drop a pile o' shit on everyone.

I'll try to call you later on this morning...dunno if you're working or not, but if all else fails, I'll see you Sunday. Love ya.

What makes you think you're financial aid might not come through?
If anything you should definitely qualify for loans, and given your income I'd assume you probably qualify for a Pell Grant too, even with GW hacking and slashing.

One semester of bad grades won't get your financial aid held up. You might get put on academic probation, but that should be about it.

Even if there was a hold for lack of academic progress you should be able to appeal it pretty easily.