My mom refuse to fill out my fafsa?

Question

my mom refuces to fill out my fafsa but my dad is willing to there divorce he lives in another state my mom files for me on her taxes can I use my dad info on my fafsa my friend said if I don't I will have to wait two years to be come a dependent

Answer 1

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do. If she's not willing to cooperate, the school can't do anything for you. It sucks, but that's the way it works. You should talk to your mom about the financial aid process. She might have questions about it. Maybe she is worried that if she fills it out, she will be obligated to pay for your education. My dad was reluctant to fill it out because he said he wasn't going to pay for my college education, and thus he didn't understand why colleges had to know his financial status. I told him that he wasn't obligated to pay, but if I was going to get any help at all through grants or loans, he had to fill it out or else I'd be screwed. I suggest you tell your mom what I told my dad. Calmly explain to her that you didn't make the rules, but for you to benefit, you guys have to cooperate and fill out the FAFSA. Why don't you take her to the FAFSA website, and have her check out the FAFSA website http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ and have her check out the FAQ'S? Print out a FAFSA and show her what questions are on it so she's not as overwhelmed.

Answer 2

First of all, it's not "free money". You are applying for Financial Aid. A loan, in which you have to pay back.
Secondly, maybe your mother has reservations about the whole "aid" thing. Some people feel like if they have to get financial aid that they are "poor" or "needy". Most parents only want the best for their child and that they want to believe that they can support their child through school without financial aid. However, I would have to say about 80% of students are on financial aid. There's no shame in it.
However, on the flip side, maybe she doesn't want to get into a binding loan contract if she doesn't feel you will "follow through". Just because you may decide to leave school or whatever, you still have to repay the loan. Could that be the case?
Thirdly, right now, you are under legal guardianship to your mother. She claims you on her taxes. Therefore, your father cannot help you on the financial aid (theoretically). However, what is the financial aid? It is basically a loan application. It will then look at the financial standing of your guardian. If needed, the government will loan you money to complete school. Maybe, just maybe, your dad can basically "co-sign" for this loan. I don't know exactly how that works, but ask your school.

Answer 3

no, if your mom claims you, it is she whos info is wanted. there may be a loophole around this, but i dont know of one. call your financial aid office and ask someone there.

you will need to find funding on your own or pay for a community college to get started.

try to aim for grants/scholarships more... they are not to be paid back. its confusing sometimes, but just keep applying. most have a 1 to 2 page application and most require an essay.

every big (and small) company you see (manufacturer, orgs, corps and groups also) all have grants and scholarships they hand out like candy. Walmart, Kmart, Target, Coke, computer companies etc etc etc

heres a link with a HUGE amount of some available. some you will need to copy and paste into a new window. also, fastweb (take the time to fill it in) will search databases and get back to you with a list of scholarships you qualify for.

Also contact all mens, womens associations in your state, they almost always have grants & scholarships. What ever field you are going into, contact the orgs, associations etc for them; Also check with professional organizations related to your career interests, such as the American Bar Association or the American Medical Association. they also always have scholarships. Research and dig, call then write. Its all worth it.

OVER apply; it doesnt hurt to have too many, and the extra funds can help with housing.

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MORE:

http://college-scholarships.com/
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/grants.asp
http://www.gmsp.org
http://www.gmsp.org/gmsp_web/(nb5ctd55gavpfi55bb3a3j45)/scholarships.aspx
http://www.sfa.ufl.edu:16080/scholarshipcafe/
http://www.fafsaonline.com/
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html
http://www.salliemae.com/
http://www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml

http://www.studentawards.com/
http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/Detailed/Scholarships/Meta_indexes_and_other_scholarship_directories/Women_s_and_Non-traditional_students_scholarships_meta-directory_126.php
http://www.discovernursing.com/nursing-scholarship-search
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/DSA/nsl.htm
http://www.nsna.org/foundation/
http://www.4cnas.com
http://www.schoolsoup.com/
http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/TeacherScholarship/
http://www.childcareservices.org/ps/teach.html
http://www.act.org/goldwater/yybull.html
http://www.uncf.org/
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm <-do search for ‘scholarships’
http://www.finaid.org/
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
http://www.actstudent.org/finaid/scholarshipscams.html
http://www.act.org/recognition/clients.html
http://www.act.org/kfcscholars/index.html
http://www.kfcscholars.org/
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
http://www.collegedata.com/
http://www.fastweb.com/
http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=139
http://www.policylink.org/EDTK/AH101/Financing.html#4
http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm

BECOMING A TEACHER
http://www.aft.org/teachers/jft/becoming.htm
http://www.fseog.com/


DEPENDENCY or NOT
http://www.salliemae.com/get_student_loan/apply_student_loan/understanding/financial_aid/dependency/

LOAN FORGIVENESS (nurses/teachers)
http://www.pheaa.org/loanforgiveness/healthier_futures.shtml
http://www.aft.org/teachers/jft/loanforgiveness.htm
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/cancelstaff.jsp?tab=repaying


STATUS of your student gov loan or aid:
http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/

if you don’t have a PIN yet (for your loan / aid status) apply for one:
http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp

ESSAY HELP
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/
http://www.gradesaver.com/resources/scholarship.html
http://www.collegeadmissionsessays.com/
http://www.nataviguides.com/broke_essay.html
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/apply/articles/process/essayjump.asp
http://www.scholarshipessay.us/
http://www.freschinfo.com/tips-brainstorming.php
http://www.freschinfo.com/tips-topic.php
http://essayedge.com/
http://www.korepetycje.com/Essays_Articles/scholarshipessay.html


GRANT SCHOLARSHIP SCAM LIST
(if you find a scam report it here too)
http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer/media_psas_classads.html

LOANS
http://www.acteducationloans.com/
http://www.finaid.org/loans/educationlenders.phtml
http://www.financialaid.com/plus/index.cfm?id=plusloans
http://www.alternativestudentloan.com/
http://www.parentplusloan.com/
http://www.financialaidpodcast.com/about/
http://www.myspace.com/financialaidpodcast
http://www.FinancialAidPodcast.com

GRAD LOANS
http://www.gradloans.com/graduate-plus-loan/

DEFAULTED STUDENT LOANS
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/index.html

CONSOLIDATE LOANS
http://www.plusloanconsolidator.com/
http://www.salliemae.com/after_graduation/manage_your_loans/consolidate_student_loans/student_loan_consolidation.htm
http://www.salliemae.com/content/privateconsolidation/index.html
http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov/

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Answer 4

Sorry. If you live with your mom you have to use her information. Your school counselor could help you with it. Mom doesn't necessarily have to fill it out, but you will need the information from her tax returns. Is there a reason she does not want to fill it out?

Answer 5

transferring to a diverse college gained't negate the actual shown truth that you're going to nevertheless be required to record moms earnings in case you pick to be seen for loose promises. you want to rigidity to her that her providing this info does no longer advise that she has to pay for you to pass, notwithstanding it means by providing this info you're in a position to pay on your practise on your own. frequently at the same time as moms and dads comprehend this, they're a lot extra prepared to grant it. by them no longer providing it, they assure you gained't get any loose money in any respect to attend. no longer actually everyone qualifies for loose money, for sure, yet you'll not at all comprehend until eventually you could fill out the fafsa thoroughly. do not drop out, if she nevertheless refuses, attend college area time and pay as you pass.

Answer 6

Can you get your HS counselor to talk with her? She is going to prevent you from going to college and bettering yourself if she continues. Colleges are not allowed to give waivers for lack of parent cooperation.

Answer 7

first of all why would she refuse for you to fill out for free money? is she evading the IRS? maybe? anyway you can't fill it out with your dad b/c it has to be with those in your household.

Answer 8

when my mom disappeared my financial aid went up almost double because I only had one parent. All you have to do is claim you get absolutely no support from your mother.

Answer 9

Well talk to your school counselor and find out but you might be ale to!