history: I'm waiting for my financial aid so I can get a new car. My current car is having transmission problems. I'm waiting for my financial aid to be disbursed. It seems like it's taking forever. I really need to replace my car. Yea I hate the wait for aid and all the paperwork. Hopefully it is resolved soon so you can ride comfortably.
current: I think it will be another three to four weeks. I hope my car lasts that long, it's having transmission problems.
next: Hopefully the car holds up. I think you are playing it smart by having realistic expectation of when aid will arrive.