I can totally relate from the opposite end. I feel like my DH is completely oblivious to how my SS manipuates him. The BM also does this then he blames me.

I have often thought about how ss12. Stepdad might feel having to support his BM and all her stupid decisions when all she does is golddig and manipulate.

I do have a question?

Will u still be working while going to college?

Sorry to read what is going on.

You deserve to pursue your career and your dreams.

You matter and so does YOUR goals.

Sounds like you will find a way with or without a co-signature.

Hope you stick around here on ST. we will do our best to help out when we can.

My partner has horrible credit.  My kids were in the picture before he was and I've told him that I will not do anything for him financially that could cause a financial risk to my kids or that could make me less able to provide for them in the future.

I'm sorry to say this, but you are responsible for your own credit.

In my marriage, my husband and I shared the finances.  A second marriage with step kids is not like the first marriage. The expectations cannot be the same.

Transitions can be so tough, but many times rewarding.

I come from a family where no one co-signs for anything.  My parents made that clear up front.  They would loan us money (with a signed agreement on a payback schedule, but no interest), but would not co-sign.  My siblings and I have never either.  It’s just too much of a risk financially for the co signer.  

However, the fact she allowed you to co-sign for her car makes it seem a bit more of a situation where she’s happy to take advantage of you, but you aren’t allowed to ask for a similar arrangement?  Granted costs for an education are generally greater than a car.  So maybe she is legitimately concerned with being able to get credit needed for her kids to go?  

It sounds like it’s worth a long talk once feelings have leveled off.

It sucks to hear your situation. It's definitely a struggle to work a full time job band heva fulltime student. Not to mention having a family on top of all it. 

I put myself through state and federal grants, along with sooooo many scholarships. So debt free at the end is where you wanna be. What dobyou currently do an early what career do you want to gey in to?

Does your current job offer tuituon reimbursement? Get with the school and fincial Dept and ask about scholarships. I filled out so many of them. My college had a wesite where I filled out one app and it was submitted to all the different scholarships I met requirements for . you would be surprised on how many scholarships are available for step parents slash male or female. It may not have been much but it is something towards your education. Please don't give up it's tough but it is doable especially to better your family.