No money to pay for daca renewal
 

hey guys I'm in the worst situation I can ever imagine. I moved to Houston 5 months ago with nothing, no family, no money saved. To start a new and better life. I started to work a minimum wage at Walmart and then later got an apartment, which I barely can afford but it was the cheapest one I found. I was barely making enough for rent and other expenses. I had no money left so I can save up to pay for my daca renewal which I knew was coming. Now my daca and ead has expired and I still haven't apply because of lack of money, I'm currently looking for a under the table job so I can continue to pay for rent. but I doubt it'll be enough to pay for the daca renewal. I want to know if you know of any grants or anything where they can give me money to pay for the renewal, and also I heard but I might be denied because I waited till my daca expired to renew again , is this true? I would be grateful if you can please help me with these questions.

Re: No money to pay for daca renewal
 

I heard you can get a loan

Re: No money to pay for daca renewal
 

thank you , also do you happen to know if I still can apply even if my daca and ead have expired??

Re: No money to pay for daca renewal
 

Go ahead and apply. But you need to have money. There is really no assistance out there. Trying borrowing from a cash advance or church. There is no grant. Try borrowing from family or friends something you only have a year after your DACA Expires to reapply

Re: No money to pay for daca renewal
 

oh ok thank you so much for your help

Re: No money to pay for daca renewal
 

try

https://www.upstart.com/

Re: No money to pay for daca renewal
 

Interesting link. Would this be a route for an individual to, let's say, start a business?

To get back to the OP. Hang in there, I think you're really brave moving out on your own! We all strive for that dream. I would also go with what the other poster has suggested, visit a local church! Or a charity community. Give us an update! You'll likely get a loan.

Re: No money to pay for daca renewal
 

Possibly. Depending on your needs.

I was approved for 3-4k USD. But the interest I got was at 29 percent, then after a week or so after the deadline they dropped it to around 28 percent. Really depends if you need the money.

Re: No money to pay for daca renewal
 

Life is tough sometimes, but at least you have the opportunity. Get a roommate, wash cars, etc. and do whatever it takes to get that money.

Re: No money to pay for daca renewal
 

Thank, unfortunately I wasn't approved for a loan since I don't have credit.. But I will continue to look for a way