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<p>That’s one way of looking at the matter. And then if you are willing to pay full list price for the college out of your own pocket, you are fine. Some students do that by working while in school and taking loans that they repay after graduation. </p>
<p>If you would like to have taxpayer-funded financial aid for your higher education, please know that the law is that your parents have a HIGHER obligation to pay for their children’s undergraduate education than does any random taxpayer whom you have never met. If you fulfill the requirements for independent status, the law is that you can get in line to apply for taxpayer-funded financial aid just like everyone else. If you don’t meet the requirements for independent status, your parents are first in line to help you pay, BEFORE the taxpaying public in general. If you pay for everything all by yourself, you have my congratulations. If your parents help you pay, they have my congratulations. Just don’t expect taxpayers to pay for your higher education unless you meet the usual rules for independent status. </p>
<p>Good luck in your studies.</p>