First day of school

So for the past months people have told me how hard grad school is, how much work I'll be doing and how much reading I'll be doing, yada yada yada....

Today starts out with me in my GA class USU 1300: American Institutions. It was easy and I was feeling good. Last Thursday and Friday I had orientation and seminars. Between the three events I was excited and ready to start. I thought this will be easy.

Then I hit my first grad class History 6700 Folklore. HOLY CRAP! I think I have to read between 30 and 40 texts and write massively! And that's only one class. I still have two more to do.

I don't think I can ninja kick this one to the head. . .

Financial Aid

I start my masters this month and made the big move to Logan Utah. Money is tight due to my wife not working, Gabriel due in October, and my GA money's not starting until Oct 1. I got my loans and was ready to get ready for school but there was a snag....the funds don't release until sometime during the first week of classes.

WHAT?

My problems with this are laid out below.

1. I have a professor that wants readings done before the first week of class and my book totals are $340.00
2. How do I pay for parking if I can't get my money?
2a. How do I go to class if I can't pay for parking?
3. Rent, food, internet etc., etc.

I understand they want me to start class but shouldn't they release some (25%) funds so students can live?

Where is my stimulus check Congress? I thought I was getting free education Mr. President?