If Your Parent Refuses to Help With FAFSA and You Don’t Qualify for a Dependency Override, How Do You Pay for School?

Seeking Advice
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Valentine said:
@Huxley
True, but what about other bills—car insurance, health insurance, rent, etc.?

You might not be able to go full-time. Are you still in high school in the U.S.? Talk with your counselor about earning college credits now through AP courses, dual enrollment, or CLEP exams.

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If you don’t want to wait, consider working abroad. Some countries offer working tourist visas, allowing you to travel while earning money. Then come back to school later with a fresh perspective and no debt.

School isn’t the only option in life right now.

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@Jin
That sounds amazing, might consider it! But honestly, I just want to figure out how to pay for school without FAFSA.

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Valentine said:
@Jin
That sounds amazing, might consider it! But honestly, I just want to figure out how to pay for school without FAFSA.

Once you’re 24, you won’t need your parents’ info to qualify for financial aid.

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@Larkin
Yeah, I get that, but I really don’t want to wait until I’m 24 to start school.

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Valentine said:
@Larkin
Yeah, I get that, but I really don’t want to wait until I’m 24 to start school.

Then try to convince your parents to fill out the FAFSA.