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Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:35:40

JGurl86

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So my parents don't and won't help me out with paying for college and I am in desperate need of some college help.

I still live with them and when i fill out for my financial aid they are going to see how much they make and that doesn't help out my cause at all. and these scholarships arent working for me.

does anyone have any suggestions for me?

Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:36:42

raditz8526

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Loans?

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Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:37:03

jonnythan

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jgurl86 said:
So my parents don't and won't help me out with paying for college and I am in desperate need of some college help.

I still live with them and when i fill out for my financial aid they are going to see how much they make and that doesn't help out my cause at all. and these scholarships arent working for me.

does anyone have any suggestions for me?

Are they claiming you as a dependent on their taxes?

"I sprinkled some baking powder over a couple of potatoes, but it didn't work."

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Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:38:49

JGurl86

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jonnythan said:
Are they claiming you as a dependent on their taxes?

Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:40:54

iliterate_enginere

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jgurl86 said:
No

if you're not claimed and not making a lot of money you can qualify for food stamps. I had a friend do that in college once. Also, apply for student loans. you won't have to start paying those back until several months after graduation and the interesest is usually pretty low on those. And also get a job if you an juggle the time.

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Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:41:00

jonnythan

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Then you shouldn't have to list their income on the FAFSA, right?

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Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:42:00

JGurl86

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jonnythan said:
Then you shouldn't have to list their income on the FAFSA, right?

no, i still did. i even called them and told them and argued with them. i HAVE to list them on my FAFSA. -_-

soo i dont know what else to do. and i hate taking out loans..its just soo much to payback

Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:42:01

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jonnythan said:
Are they claiming you as a dependent on their taxes?

I don't think it matters. I think the age to not be considered a dependent is 24.

A girl I work with is 20, lives on her own and has for the past couple years, but she is still considered a dependent.

Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:43:19

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jgurl86 said:
no, i still did. i even called them and told them and argued with them. i HAVE to list them on my FAFSA. -_-

soo i dont know what else to do. and i hate taking out loans..its just soo much to payback

Well, then take a couple classes per semester and pay cash, or get a job with a company that offers tuition reimbursement.

Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:43:25

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jonnythan

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24?? Not 21?? I could have sworn it was 21

That's f**kin stupid.

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Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:44:01

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JGurl86

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hmm...what kind of jobs offer that?

Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:45:40

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raditz8526 said:
I don't think it matters. I think the age to not be considered a dependent is 24.

A girl I work with is 20, lives on her own and has for the past couple years, but she is still considered a dependent.

That's weird. I wouldn't think that to be possible if you're legally an adult?

Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:47:18

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jgurl86 said:
hmm...what kind of jobs offer that?

A lot of businesses do. I know BP Amoco does. Generally, the degree you're pursuing would have to be related to that business.

Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:48:35

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iliterate_enginere said:
That's weird. I wouldn't think that to be possible if you're legally an adult?

I think it's more or less to save the government grant money.

Apr 11, 2008 @ 15:51:02

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JGurl86

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thats true...but my parents arent helping me out any and im paying a pretty big divorce bill and a 1300 medical bill. =( i have noo money. just screwed by the govt i guess.

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