<p>My grand daughter is in a quagmire due to her immature mother. She applied to many schools, got into and now is a freshman at Va Tech. Her mother refused to complete FAFSA even though I know their financial situation would deem her eligible for Pell grant, if not money from the university. My step son is a recovering addict, trying desperately to pull his life together. Child support is all he can afford at present. Since he is NOT the custodial parent, FAFSA doesn't want his information. Any way to for granddaughter or step son to complete FAFSA on behalf of the mother, with approximate input? Would it be too late this year any way? She's 18 so is it possible to state she now lives with her father so he can complete FA for next year? A friend of my son's paid the first semester in full. Not certain what will happen second semester. We have our own daughter in her freshman year, and hubby is currently disabled so not much assistance, other than information from us.</p>
<p>Perhaps your daughter should seek advice from a financial aid counselor at VT. The dean of her school may also be a resource. She certainly cannot be the first person in this situation and they may have some suggestions for her. Perhaps the immature mother could be persuaded to contribute the necessary information if she thought there was some benefit to her personally. If that os the case, do whatever you have to do (including making stuff up) to persuade her that filling it out will in her best interest. It could be that she finds the whole process intimidating or is embarrassed about her finances and does not want to disclose certain things to her daughter; if so, look for a company that helps parents fill out the FAFSA and have the mother send it in knowing her information will be kept confidential, even from the daughter. I don't know of any companies in your area but there are companies in my area that help parents fill out those forms for free. Another resource might be the community college office-they may be able to point you in the direction of social services or other programs that can offer advice. Good luck. It may take some time, but I bet your relative will get the help she needs.</p>
<p>Thank you for the thoughts, bessie. My Ex daughter in law didn't want her daughter to go to school. Said she'd be homesick. In fact, she lost her babysitter for her other children.</p>