My past comes back to haunt me....

[gopkidinnsb]

Ok, so my past has come back to haunt me

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[josparke]

Sorry dude, something almost happned to me like that... hope it all works out :( Take a semester off, then finish it.

[gopkidinnsb]

I am just....I don't know

[josparke]

*hugs or something*

[brewergnome]

Have you talked to a Dean about your situation? (like the whole thing?)

There are other sources of money.

[gopkidinnsb]

Casey -

I spoke with Catherine Huntress just before lunchtime about your situation - her response was not really good. She said that a parent simply must fill out the FAFSA in order for you to get aid. The only alternative is for you to go to court and emancipate yourself from your parents (this would be both of them), which would allow you to declare yourself completely independent of them (this is akin to “divorcing” yourself from your parents and is not a very easy process). You do not qualify for any form of money without this form.

My advice is that you try to mend fences with your mom as much as you can. However, I know that’s more easily said than done.

Sorry I do not have a better answer for you on this. Hang in there kiddo --

-- B
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Bryan F. Coker
Dean of Students
Jacksonville University

[rogueonion_8]

I know he said that emancipating yourself is not an easy process. But if your lawyer would be willing to help you out. I think this would be easier that most situations. I would love to hear your Mom explain the situation to a judge.

[gopkidinnsb]

haha, she wouldn't show because after lying to the federal government, she's "disabled" and had all the rights and priveleges that go along with that.

[mastertheshadow]

I've had friends in situations similar and they were able to get around it. I don't remember the exact procedure, but I know they got a statement from an advisor or a school official that was familiar with their circumstances - where they weren't old enough to file independently, but weren't receiving any support from their parents. Check with your financial aid office to see if they have similar procedures (this was in Arkansas). You can also look into taking out a private loan for educational purposes - I know a few of my classmates have done that when they max out on the federal loans. The interest rates are slightly higher, but their repayment terms are similar. The only other thing that I know of to do is to wait until you "age out" of the parental report requirement which would be when you turn 23 (I think). . . Sorry sweetie, hope it all works out. *hugs*

[gopkidinnsb]

I appreicate it JC :)

Call me sometime if you get bored and we can cacth up on happier subjects!

[jeniferrobin]

why can't you fill out your own FAFSA?

[gopkidinnsb]

You have the be age 25, not claimed on your parent's tax returns, and/or living independantly for 3 years

[jeniferrobin]

haven't you been independent that long? If not, talk to the finaid officer and the dean and explain what is going on. I'm sure you're situation is not unique.

[jeniferrobin]

also, can't you get her tax info and complete it online? she wouldn't even have to know.

[agriking]

If neither of your parents claimed you last year then you should be able to file yourself as independent. If not, get your ass into the dean's office and try to work around it. There are ways. I won't even comment on what your mother did. She's still your mother and anything I have to say wouldn't be pleasant.

[rogueonion_8]

It really sucks but regardless if you live with your parents or were claimed on their taxes. The federal government looks at your parents income until the age of 24. Pretty shitty I think.

[gopkidinnsb]

That's what I've been told, so there isn;t a way around it. :-/

[rogueonion_8]

Exactly. Thats why you should speak to your lawyer about all options... including emancipation because once you're emancipated (the judge decides if you should be - it would be interesting to hear her explain the situation) that issue will no longer remain a problem.