Hello, I am Damen. I am an 18-year-old first-year college student wanting to become a history teacher.

Let it be known that I would not be doing this if I didn't have to.

I am trying to go to college; however, I do not have the necessary funds in order to do so, as although I have applied for numerous different scholarships through my school,l I have received none.

As well as that, I have been unable to complete the FAFSA due to the form not allowing me to put in my mother's correct Social Security number, thus not allowing her to fill out her portion of the form.

I have tried to get a student loan but was rejected with a cosigner to do insufficient credit.

My mom is a single mother with a baby and a middle schooler to take care of. She does not have the proper resources needed to support me through college.

I'm all out of options here. Please, if you can, help me become a history teacher.