I don't have references as I'm a newbie. I tried two people and they both wanted a work phone number. I'm currently unemployed, but a full time student. Should I just find a different hobby? Is there something I can do?

So it comes up frequently.  

However, your case is a bit different as you are a full-time student.  Depending upon privacy policies at your school, a provider may be able to verify this in much the same way she would check on your employment.  

My advice to you is to post on your local Regional Board and/or the ISO board.  
Say just what you did here: you're looking for a newbie-friendly provider who would be able to screen you without requiring employer info, since you don't have that to offer her.  

Hope that helps!

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First, you need to be honest and ask about alternative screening.  I had to & never looked back.

P411-     I had to show a copy of a letter putting me on disability, drivers license, and passport.
If your p411 a lady will see a newby usually.

find another hobby, preferably one in your library.

If you intend to use your college loan money that would be a mistake.

Life Lesson 305:

"Sometimes things happen for a reason"

surprised no one else mentioned P411.  Gina and her staff will work with you to get you verified.  P411 also lets their providers indicate if they are newbie friendly

As far as another hobby is concerned, I don't know of any that will provide you with a very happy ending like this one.  The decision is yours.

If you need a private answer to any question, feel free to PM me, I'm the newbie host.  You should also get VIP membership for at least a month.

LLAP,
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