I'm 19 and can't claim independent till 24 and my parents don't help me with expenses. What can I do?

วันจันทร์ที่ 18 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2552
I go to a community college in San Diego and am about ready to transfer. The thing is even if I could get into a college I can't get loans or financial Aid because of my parents. In California there is a law that you can't claim independent until your 24, but my parents don't pay for anything and I pay my way. Is there anyway around that. Can I become emancipated even though I am 19?


you have a few options. one, you could finish out an associates degree and get a job that offers tuition reimbursement. once you are qualified for reimbursement go to a 4 year college and finish out for a cheap cost. or you can try to find some sort of scholarship or some financial aid to help for college...hope that helps

Way to go for taking advantage of your community college!

Your first step needs to be to talk to the financial aid people at the college you want to attend, then at the school you currently attend.

A lot of schools to transfer scholarships, plus there are tons of options to keep you loan free. You could be a work study, student ambassador, get a job on campus where you want to go (then most places either give you a tuition waiver or the tuition is so low its crazy), or you could look into all of the scholarship opportunities available.

The FAFSA is good, but you have to give your parents info until you are 24 no matter which state you are in. Which sucks, I know.

Also. Getting married will not make it where you don't have to report your parents income. In fact, you will then have to report on you, your spouse and your parents.

But again, your first step should be to call the admissions and financial aid offices at the school you want to go to. Tell them your situation (they help people like yourself out all the time) and see what they suggest. Then go to the school where you are attending's counseling and financial aid offices.

take some tutions

Have you talked to the financial aid officer at your community college. S/he should know how to help you claim emancipation. I believe that your parents cannot have claimed you on their income taxes if you try to claim emancipation.

No there is no way around this and yes YOU CAN get student loans no matter what your parents income is in the form of Unsubsidized Stafford loans.

Unless you can prove that you supported yourself for the last two years, you cannot claim yourself as an independent student- but that's not the end of the world-- apply to the school you want to go to--go to their financial aid office--fill out the FAFSA form- which includes your parents income....then after that, and after you're accepted, go into the financial aid office and explain to them that you are a SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE meaning- you will have no means of support other than yourself---you will receive sub and unsub federal and state loans--which may not be enough but they will help you with scholarships, workstudy, and help you find private loans that will not come due until at least 6 months after graduation.........good luck to you........

Well, this is very unusual, so go ask your FA manager at the college or get married.

You should be able to get Stafford loans even if you are not on your parent list.

I admit I don't know California law but if you are paying your own way you should be able to claim independently. I'm assuming you live at home which may be a problem. Talk to your parent or move are probably your best options to be able to get financial aid.

I know how you feel. I also live in San Diego and currently transferred to National Univ without my parent's help. The only other option you have after grants, scholarships, and federal loan is to apply for a private education loan (many banks offer it, I'm actually applying through Chase). I just hope your parents would cosign you unless you have enough credit to apply for the loan yourself.

Good luck!

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