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Tag Archives: Bills

College – The felon’s friend

Futures For Felons Posted on August 27, 2015 by Billy MartinJanuary 21, 2017

I get out of the joint. No prospects. Very little family to help me. Most guys are topping off their retirement account by now, but me, I’m just starting over from scratch. Your stereotypical jack of all trades and master … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Life on Parole | Tagged Accepting, Bills, College, Ex-Con, Family, Friendly, Give it a Shot, Grants, No Prospects, Pell Grant, Skills, Stress, Student Loans | Leave a reply

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