Fee, (Fi, Fo) Books

One roadblock after another. Can someone help me pay for school??? I only have parking fees ($14) and books (I only have the following items to buy...and they're cheap through Half.com):

	Prealgebra: K. Elayn Martin-Gay Paperback, 2004 - Buy it for $20.00 (Save 82%) Options: Max. Price: $30.00
	The Media in Your Life: Jean Folkerts, Stephen Lacy Paperback, 2003 - Buy it for $14.50 (Save 84%) Options: Max. Price: $13.00
	Physical Geology: Charles Plummer, David McGeary, Diane H. Carlson Hardcover, 2004 - Buy it for $14.50 (Save 88%) Options: Max. Price: $15.00

A mere $63.00 plus tax!!!! Arrghhh!!!

I'm having difficulty understanding how our Financial Aid office is backwards. I have to register first, then prove that I am enrolled and an active student in school, by way of an electronic registration print-out and a letter, in order to receive my scholarship and student loan. I, apparently, did not qualify for a PELL Grant, which ultimately hurts the wallet since I am no longer employed. I have to wait until after September 9th to get any financial assistance. Ouch!