dread/worry.

Well, since you can't find an intership and maybe not a job, then stay in school! Simple.

Don't get married because you're graduating and its time to "grow up" and have a "real life" --belive me.

So, back to my original advice. Don't graduate. Pick up another degree, stay 5 more years! Actually another degree or minor might not take you very much longer and could help market yourself to a wider audience after graduation.

I agree...stay in school. I was also dropped from my parents insurance when I got my degree, and I have a degree that is pretty useless to me. It's International Studies with a minor in African Studies.  I have looked for a job for more then 8 months and haven't found anything that pays me more then entrance level $8-9/hr, which is really frustrating. Sometimes universities also have insurance programs that you can extend or buy for a "grace" period after you graduate (you usually have to pay more then students though). My school offered three month grace period, but the company where I worked part-time while going to school decided to give me insurance so I'm stuck there. It's a miserable job and I wouldn't be there at all except that I need insurance.  Check with your school, and some other insurance companies. In your case, it sounds like insurance is a must.  If you don't want to keep going to school, check for jobs out of state if you can. I found a lot that I couldn't take because I am married now and my husband is going to medical school, and we'll go where he goes...good luck! Don't worry. Something will work out!

Did you mom confirm this with  your insurance company?  It could be different with various plans offered within the company, so it wouldn't hurt to double or triple check.

Not to add to dread and worry, but some employers (especially at wage jobs) will require a 30-90 day waiting period before you qualify for insurance.  They want to make sure you stick around and continue working.

Ideas- would your parents possibly help off-set the cost of Cobra if it comes to that? I would also get quotes from the bigger carriers in your area.  It might be cheaper to get insurance through them, grouped with a small business, before going with Cobra.

Seriously, don't get married just because your insurance is up. Even if you and BF are headed that direction, don't rush it because it might mess it up.

There are lots of options, so don't panic.  It really pisses me off tho that people (typically post-college 20 somethings) get lost in this insurance loop hole.  Best not even to get on that soap box.

-Sarah