why does the government do this?

Question

I HAD to move out of my mother's house. She was emotionally abusive and provoked me into fights with her on a number of occassions when I wanted to keep things peaceful. She was also very controlling. She eavesdropped on my phone converstaions and didnt like me to go anywhere but I did anyway becuase I needed social interaction with friends. I left without a job and without money but am still in school. I need help paying for the rest of my college career becuase I plan to become a psychologist. I was told to apply for financial aid I need all of my mother's information and tax returns. I dont even live with her anymore and I make zero dollars! Why does the government need that info? if I got it, it would exacerbate things back at the house.What do I do? I cannot go back to that house and ask her for the ifo. She wont give it to me. Are there any sites that can help? I also cant bunk at my friends house forever. Im just a girl of twenty also.

Answer 1

Speak to someone at the financial aid office about your situation - they could likely consider you a non-dependent, since you clearly get no financial support from her. In that case, you would not need your mother's information to apply for aid.

Answer 2

Because they want to ensure that people who apply for financial aid, truly needs it. Otherwise, rich kids would abuse the system. If you are a student under 21, your parents are financially responsible for you.

Answer 3

A lot of 20 year olds get jobs.