William Said:

17 year old cannot afford citizenship;no resources;has lived here most of her life;desperate need for advice?

We Answered:

"As a high school senior with good grades and many aspirations, I have discovered that very few scholarships are offered to those without a citizenship. I am also refused loans and grants automatically due to my legal status (according to my counselor and colleges in my area whom I have contacted regarding this issue). "

NOT TRUE. As a permanent resident, you are eligible for federal and college financial aid. Only a few private scholarships may require applicants to be citizens and not just LPRs. I am dubious that so many counselors would misinform you about a commonly known fact.

"I have lived here most of my life and the risk of deportation in light of this seems frighteningly ridiculous, yet very real."

If you have a green card, then the only way you could possibly face deportation is if you were convicted of a crime of moral turpitude. As long as you don't use illegal drugs or rob 7-11s to get the money for your naturalization, you should be fine. If naturalization is really a problem of money, talk to your counselor. I am a school teacher, and in my district, we often provide assistance to students and families in need. If you were a student in our local high school, we'd gladly come up with the money to help you get citizenship.

Sonia Said:

Is it necessary for the TSA to feel up your mom?

We Answered:

The only way to send out a clear message to TSA is to boycott flying. Let them know you won't allow them to "legally sexually assault" you and tell em to go to hell.

Rent a car and drive! It's better for the economy anyhow.