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Financial aid help for universities?

So, it's that time where everyone has to start resubmit their Fasfa to their colleges. Last year I submitted it as a dependent under my father, but now my parents are saying that I am going to have to drop out because they refuse to pay for my education any longer (Ive only been in school for 3 semesters). But I really don't want to drop out, I want to continue my education and get my degree in Animation and visual effects. If I file my taxes this year as an independent, and I only put my wages for my fasfa will I get more money as financial aid to help me with school?

I currently work part time as a sales associate in a mall and only make like 2,300 a year. But this year coming up I am trying to get more hours and I am looking for another job. I'm taking online classes and I pay bills and rent in my parents house. so not all of it could go directly to my college. And I've tried to take out a private loan with my uncle as a co-signer but it was rejected. What should I do?

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago
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    Is there a real reason they said this? Are you going to a very expensive private school studying a major they don't approve of? If yes, then offer to transfer to the closest community college and pay for some of it. CCs can run as low as $5,000 per year, full-time, including books and parking.

    If still no, register and start applying for grants and scholarships now. Use these sites, like I do. I pay nothing for school, I earn it with grants and scholarships and essay writing and recommendations:

    cappex.com

    chegg.com

    fastweb.com

    zinch.com

    scholarships.com

    Also, join the Scouts and 4-H, and see if any of your relatives are members of the Elks or Masons, or Kiwanis or any group or club like that. They all offer members-only scholarships.

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