Hey all, this is a very complicated question and I really, really need help.
I am a senior who has been accepted at some good schools (not Ivies, not top LACs, but good). I filed FAFSA (and may file CSS) with my parents' information, but here is the deal: I am hoping to cut off all ties and contact with my family when I leave for college.
How do I explain my situation to colleges? I am planning on going into a low-paying field (Social Work), and, as such, won't exactly be in a place to be so far into debt. My minimum four-year total costs would be $44k at a public state school, and nearly $200k at a private- both with extensive scholarships.
My situation has gotten especially bad this year, in that I currently have a GPA under 3.0, and lack a place to sleep. I am not legally cateogrized as "at risk" or whatnot. I fear that at 17, nearly 18, it is too late for me to do anything about this... I am not looking to get them arrested, rather, I just want to be free of them.. and hopefully of debt.
Sorry for how garbled up this is. I just want to get by.
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