Originally Posted by GSRchick714

My parents don't pay for my school.
The thing that sucks about financial aid is that they consider you dependent upon your parent(s) as long as you're under 23, both parents are alive, and you haven't served in the military.
I own my own house and receive no support whatsoever from my parents, yet I have to include my mom's income on my FAFSA. I bet I could get way more if I didn't have to put her info. on there!