I swear I am starting to feel like a professional student.  I have said before that I am starting graduate school in the fall but I am going crazy this summer with even registering for class and my license.  I can just have a week off without thinking about school or what is due when.  

I have to apply to the licensing board to get approval to sit for the exam.  Apparently it is $25 for them to even consider this.  Then I have to pay $75 to sit for the exam and $125 to actually take it and then $50 to keep up my license if I pass.  Oh, and don't forget the money I have to pay to give the board an official transcript from the college. 

I also had to pay to join the NASW to that I can then apply for malpractice insurance with I also have to pay for.  This is in addition to regular school costs.

The old adage is true - you have to spend money to make money.

The good news is I only have to go 2 more semesters and then I'll have my masters.  Yeah!

My family will be so happy when I am finally done.  They might actually get to see me on a regular basis.  My husband says it best though - the sacrifices we make now reap benefits in the future.  He is making the sacrifice as well by working midnight to 8am to help me out.  

I am so lucky to have their support.