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There is some new thing this year where if a parent refuses to file FAFSA you can file and be eligible for Stafford loans at least. But you would not be eligible for the grants such as the Pell grant. They have to sign something saying they refuse to file FAFSA and are not supporting you financially. Kelsmom had a post about it, I will see if I can find it.</p>
<p>Here it is
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/752597-what-can-kid-do-when-their-parent-will-not-fill-out-fafsa.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/752597-what-can-kid-do-when-their-parent-will-not-fill-out-fafsa.html</a></p>
<p>posts #6 and #9 by Nikkil and Kelsmom. It enables the student to file FAFSA without parent input and makes them able to get loans, but does not make the student eligible for federal grants.</p>