I live with my parents, but don't want to anymore. How do I claim independence and leave? Is there anyway to get financial assistance before I have a job to get enough money to support myself? What should I do?
2006-10-28 14:10:00 · 7 answers · asked by joshooog 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
I think if you're looking to just move and and be independent from your parents the best way is probably to find a room mate or two and get a job. I mean working part time at the mall or fast food will probably net you around $500-600 a month. Split rent and bills with at least 1 roommate will probably put you close to that. 2 roommates and it might bring expense down $100-200.
2006-10-28 14:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Brad 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where I live, you are considered an adult at 19. Maybe it's different where you live, but I think everyone is considered adult at 21. See if you can find out what is legal age where you live. If it's not until 21, I'd suggest staying with your parents for just another year. Meanwhile, find yourself a job and save some money. I doubt if you would qualify for financial assistance if you're still considered a minor in your state. To my knowledge, at your age, only college students are eligible for financial aid to help defray the cost of education. I don't think you'd qualify for any other purpose, especially if you're still a minor, living under your parents' roof, and not attending college, or married with at least one dependent. Check with your local Social Services agency.
2006-10-28 21:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. In order to be considered independent you have to either:
A) Have children you support financially
B) be married
C)be 24 years of age or older
D)be an orphan of the state.
I went back to school for a while and eventually had to drop out due to financial aid. I'm going back when I can pay for it myself. Even though I had 2 children, I couldn't be considered independent. I havem't lived with my parents for nearly 4 years. the reasons were because I wasn't married, I didn't support my kids financially (I was a stay at home mom and technically their dad supported them since he allowed me to stay home while he worked to provide), I wasn't 24 (I was 19 at the time), and I wasn;t an orphan of the state. It doesn't matter if you live with your parents on on your own; that has nothing to do with your dependency status.
2006-10-28 21:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now, that's a good thing that you're starting to recognize your potenital indepdence.
I would suggest that you talk over with your parents about moving out, expenses, jobs, etc. If they love and support you, then they will encourage you to be independent.
However, if your parents are dysfunctional or for some reasons can't let you go, then i suggest taht you start reading books on finanicals and ask questions--any quesitons, even you can ask us right here!
Are you in college or high school or something else? To get a good paying job, you might need a degree at mininimum. There's scholarships, grants, etc.
For right now, start talking to your parents, or if there's any relatives who can help you start being indepdent.
2006-10-28 21:15:47 · answer #4 · answered by serpentine022 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could check out welfare, but if you are healthy I don't know if the system would let you be put on the dole. I suggest that you drop out of school, get a job, save your money, get out of your parents house and then go back to school.
2006-10-28 21:13:39 · answer #5 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
screw that. suck it up and take advantage of your situation. finish school, get a job, then move out. let your parents have the tax break of still claiming you as a dependent while you're in school.
2006-10-28 21:20:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
GET A JOB!!!
2006-10-28 21:12:05 · answer #7 · answered by leslie b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋