<p>The legal age is 18. That is a problem for you because as a “minor” student, you cannot sign any forms or contracts. In the eyes of the law, you are still a child and will be treated as one. If you fly, you are treated as an unaccompanied minor and that means your fares won’t be cheap because someone on the plane has to be a responsible party. </p>
<p>Being a minor also means you really can’t “room” in an adult dorm; the college has to make “special” accommodations. </p>
<p>If you are injured or get sick, a guardian or parent needs to sign for you to be admitted to a medical facility. </p>