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How can I pay for my education without parents info on FAFSA?

  • So... I support myself. I'm 19. FAFSA asks for parent's info. I live on my own. Is there a way a university or college can do something to give financial aid to the students who live on their own and work, etc? Does it have to be based on my parents? I don't even have communication with my parents. Have you ever had this experience?? It seems so unfair, doesn't it?

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    Here's what you can do: (according to the FAFSA site) "If you have special circumstances that prevent you from providing parental data you may be able to submit your FAFSA, however your FAFSA will not be considered complete and you must contact your financial aid office to complete your FAFSA and receive your EFC." Complete the FAFSA to the best of your ability and knowledge. Then talk to your financial aid office about a "dependency override." They can evaluate your circumstances and adjust your numbers accordingly. Good luck!

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FASFA requires your parents info and their is no way around it sadly. I had a similar issue.

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So so so unfair. you have two options, get married or have a child so your parents cant claim you on thier tax return.

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I think you can declare yourself legally emancipated (there's a legal process involved), which means that you are legally and financially separated from your parents. Then you should be able to apply to colleges as an independent adult.

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