Today, I found out I can’t get in-state tuition at my college, all because I’m under 24 and considered a "dependent" student; therefore my parents must prove state residency on my behalf. I lost both my parents to COVID last year. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
Today, I was put on academic suspension only to find out my professor entered my grade wrong. I lost my financial aid and have to explain to my parents why I’m not in college anymore. FML
Today, I had to stop going to university with 2 years left because my parents feel it's not the right course for me. I am 23 years-old, living with my parents, $2 to my name and no job. FML
Today, I moved in with my parents because I can't afford to live on my own. I now pay 100% of the bills and can't leave because I can't save to replace my stolen/totaled car. I also can't drop my mask at home because 33 is apparently to old to be autistic, and I'm so tired and burnt out. I'm also not allowed to sleep. FML
Today, I got an email stating that my scholarship request was denied, 51 days after applying with no response. I'm now forced to drop-out from my college degree because I ran out of money, and I've been unsuccessful at finding a job for two years either, thanks to Covid. FML
Today, I called my parents from out of state to see if they would order me a pizza using their credit card online because I'm out of money. I haven't lived with them for the past year, and they still claim me as a dependent on their taxes. They said no. FML
Today, I discovered that my mom got my college fund in the divorce. I will never see that money again and now I can’t afford a four year school. FML
Today, my parents cut ties with me because I refused to drop out of college and move five states away with them for a "fresh start" after the deaths of my siblings. I basically lost my whole family in the span of just two months. FML
Today, I found out why my parents have been trying to convince me not to go to college this year. I also found out where the $20,000 they just spent on landscaping came from. My college fund. Which is now $0. FML
Today, my parents threatened to take away my college funds. Why? Because I complained about my 10 pm curfew during break as a freshman in college. FML
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Top comments
Jon Tessler 14
yeah, bring your parents death certificates to the financial aid office. they should work with you to get you the in state rate.
MandazInTC 33
I've had to petition independence before for financial aid and tuition. Generally, if you go to your financial aid office, they should tell you the steps to eliminate your state of dependency. It does take time and paperwork though.
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MandazInTC 33
I've had to petition independence before for financial aid and tuition. Generally, if you go to your financial aid office, they should tell you the steps to eliminate your state of dependency. It does take time and paperwork though.
Jon Tessler 14
yeah, bring your parents death certificates to the financial aid office. they should work with you to get you the in state rate.
andrewgr 4
Explain the situation to the financial aid office. In the unlikely (but possible) even that the person you talk to doesn't seem to care, talk to someone else. The people that work there are normal people, they're not psychopaths. They'll work with you, maybe even flat out break a rule or two. Give them a chance to prove they're not faceless bureaucrats.
Jonkbaby 23
Hug to you friend
EmmaMK 35
Sending prayers