I have lived with my father my whole life and not seen my mother since I was 2. I have had no contact at all with her, not even letters or phone calls. Well my father passed away last spring and he never told me her social security number or any info on her. I don't know any of her family or even what state she resides in. I listed on the FAFSA application that both my parents are deceased, so I can be considered financially independant from her. I am 23 and have a child but have split custody of my child. If I was born 8 months earlier, or had full custody they would consider me financially independant anyway so how much trouble can I get in for the lie?
2006-08-23 06:09:54 · 6 answers · asked by LolaStar 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
This has never been a problem for me. i have no contact with my father. I just don't include him or his information on the application. I've never been called on it. It's better to leave it blank and be asked for clarification than to lie, but i understand your dilemma.
2006-08-24 09:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by soapqueen168 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's any need to state that she is deceased, from what I remember of the FAFSA you should speak with a financial aid counselor at your school and explain that you are for all intents and purposes an independent.
Moreover, doesn't having a dependent yourself (a child) qualify you as an independent filer in the first place?
You can edit your FAFSA application on-line, I would suggest you amend the mistake and then speak with financial aid. You won't be denied aid, I'm sure it's just a matter of filing the proper papers.
2006-08-23 06:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by buzzfeedbrenny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write the school a letter explaining your situation especially to the head of the financial department, provide a copy of your birth certificate, (this might also give you some insght as to how to locate your mother, but not because of financial reasons for school) just because. Then provide a copy of your fathers death certificate and most likely they will grant you independance it does not only go on age, it goes on circumstances!! Been there!! The school will help you they want you to go to there college, they get money for every student who attends. hurry time is running out!!
2006-08-23 06:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by Injunswife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to fully refund the money and never qualify again if they did have a problem with that. I would call them and tell them right away what happened. What kind of split custody? I have joint custody with my ex-husband, but I am still considered the one that the majority rights, such as claiming them on taxes. You may not even have to use your parent's income and are worring for nothing.
2006-08-23 06:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by t79a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the other answers are making you think about fessing up, no need. Just go online, and you can update your information. Most schools don't process your fafsa form until mid-september.
2006-08-23 17:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by happyfarah88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could deny you aid. I would not have lied about your mother but simply made it clear that you have no clue about her whereabouts or financial status.
My mother never assisted me but I listed her anyway. Because she never helped financially it was taken into consideration and I was not penalized for her income.
2006-08-23 06:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋