My mother makes too much (70K+/yr gross income) for me to be able to get state grants (Washington State), and I am curious if I were to break free of being a dependent student that it would help me out by decreasing my "household" income. I figure that I could get married to a girl in the same situation and perhaps make things easier on myself. I have been living in my own apartment for two and a half years, so I would say that I have my own established residency, but I am truly clueless. Having good grades and being self-sustaining through work and loans make it feel like I should be receiving some kind of assistance. I work way to hard I believe to not be getting some support. Alternatively, if there is advice for people trying to make their way through school, while making excellent grades at a private college that doesn’t offer scholarships, then that would be appreciated too! Thank you!
2007-03-03 18:10:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
well, you could get married. But, look at all of the things you will have to do, pay for a marriage license, must need health insurance and you will have to get a job. Also, being independent does not guarantee you will get grants. If you filled your fafsa already and then got married, you can't change the status. you will have to wait until next year. once again, if you decide to do it make sure you have a prenup and suggest she keeps her last name (financial loop hold)
2007-03-04 06:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by sunshine23511 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. the issue is by marrying or Military Veteran.
Another way is go a junior college for two years. This will cut your cost big time.
2007-03-04 03:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by c1523456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whoa for one dont get married just for a "financial fix"...also im not sure if choosing dependent/independent status is a total act of free will..at least there in texas there are certain requirements to be "independent" (It seems like it took me forever!! the system is weird! i was at one point still considered dependent when i didnt even live at home...) all im saying is do a little research
2007-03-03 18:24:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will could desire to checklist your father's disablity beneifts on an analogous time as submitting the fafsa. His enablity to artwork does now not make you an independent student. It could desire to, in spite of the actuality that, help with making you eligible for further reward
2016-10-17 05:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋