Financial Aid
Ihrke saw her college advisor to try and get financial aid. However, there was a catch: Shannon could only get free tuition in Minnesota if she was a single mother or enlisted in the military. She was quite confused and upset.
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Financial Aid
Disbelief
That discussion made her choose to research different military branches. She was speaking to the Air Force recruiter one day, and a Marine Corps recruiter caught her on the way out. However, the man didn’t think Shannon had what it took to be part of the Marine Corp!
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Disbelief