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By Deadendjob - 22/05/2017 02:00

Today, my dad refused to sign a student finance form to allow me to study my dream subject at university because he doesn't want the government knowing his business. FML

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By oh... - 20/10/2013 20:34 - United States - Springfield

Today, I realized that when my dad said he would pay for my college, he really meant that he was going to forge my signature on a student loan in my name and not make payments on it. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/08/2009 00:47 - United States

Today, I borrowed my dad's laptop to type an essay. While I was saving it, I noticed some curious looking files and I opened them. They were rejection letters from all the colleges I had applied to. My dad had been forging them so he wouldn't have to pay for my tuition bills. FML

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By SapphireRaven - 07/09/2009 05:04 - United States

Today, I found out that I was denied for work study eligibility by my college. I went to my financial advisor to ask why. It wasn't my grades or attendance. Apparently my father makes too much money for me to get a job at the school. My dad was fired 3 months ago and has been out of work since. FML

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Selfish

By Anon - 10/10/2011 15:24 - Canada

Today, my mom yelled at me because I refused to lend her money. The reason I won't lend her money? The last time I did, she and my dad went out and bought a Macbook and a new car instead of paying bills. Apparently, I'm being 'selfish' by keeping my own money and putting it towards university. FML

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By gdog10122 - 12/01/2013 09:52 - United States

Today, I found out that my dad, thinking it was an advertisement, threw away a letter from the college I applied to. FML

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Ironic, isn't it?

By dammit - 09/06/2009 12:16 - United States

Today, my father's company shut down his branch, leaving him without a job. This is followed by a letter from my school's financial aid office, saying I'm not getting a penny because my family's income level is too high. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/11/2014 03:44 - Australia

Today, I had to endure my father going on a sexist rant about how women shouldn't be allowed to go to university because it's "unrealistic" since "all women" become stay-at-home mums. This is the same man who threatened to kick me out if I dropped out of uni. FML

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Priorities

By ill - 02/10/2009 17:18 - Canada

Today, I called my dad to ask why my university tuition had not been paid. He said that my school was "too expensive" and he "couldn't afford it." He then asked me if I would take in his mail while he was away. He was taking his new wife to Hawaii; apparently it's beautiful this time of year. FML

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By Sad nerd - 05/01/2013 17:09 - United Kingdom - Ringwood

Today, I got an offer to study at a good university. My father has been pushing me to apply for years, so I ecstatically broke the news. Instead of congratulating me, he just grunted and delivered the more important news that he's divorcing my mum. Moment ruined. FML

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By thanxguys - 17/03/2010 19:03 - United States

Today, I discovered that when my parents offered to help me pay for college, what they really meant is they would get the forms for me to apply for student loans. FML

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tj4234 35

Monday 22 May 2017 2:12

I imagine the Government already know his business. Especially if it's the US or UK Governments.

HalfLit 17

Monday 22 May 2017 2:13

My parents did the exact same thing to me. They literally just flat out refused to sign anything so I could get financial aid. I had to wait FIVE YEARS till I turned 24 so Ny state would use my financial background instead of my parents. There was no other way around it.

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supertacowaffle 41

Monday 22 May 2017 13:59

My mum did the same until I told her that the government probably already knew her business. Good luck OP

fhhnfw 1

Monday 22 May 2017 14:45

Every year around FAFSA time, I'd ask my dad for his info and he'd tell me, "I'll go make up some numbers." And he literally made up numbers. I would get my FAFSA kicked back 3-4 times in a row. My little brother and sister would wait for mine to get approved and use this info that was finally accepted. F your life, OP.

acmariner99 25

Monday 22 May 2017 17:28

In all likelihood, they already do.

pelletman67 16

Monday 22 May 2017 18:58

Why is it whenever a kid is starting school and something gets in their way it's always their dream study, class, job etc... however all along before that they are dreading having to go. Just curious

irinavictoria 10

Monday 22 May 2017 19:52

Confusing 'scenes'.

Gameoftheombosis 6

Tuesday 23 May 2017 2:32

He probably just using that as an excuse not to sign. I'm assuming your dream university is very expensive to go to??

Briana Leslie 3

Tuesday 23 May 2017 20:52

If your mom is in the picture, just have her sign her portion and mark that your parents are separating. When my parents divorce was yet to be finalized and my dad was AWOL, they accepted my FAFSA without his information.