Financing College for an Independent Student

Paying for College
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In addition to blossom’s good info, each state has different rules for a student who wants to pursue emancipation, so check into that.

For example, in Illinois the student must be 16 or 17, and meet these two criteria:

  • You must prove that you can manage your own affairs; and
  • You must show that you already have lived completely or partially independently from your parents.

What that means is that a minor who wants to be emancipated needs a plan for how they will live and support themselves (and have been doing it at least to some degree), and access to stable housing.

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Thanks so much for everyone who replied to this thread. We’re really going through a difficult time with this young person and greatly appreciate all of the suggestions and information.

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I hope the difficult times can be resolved.

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If you prefer not to post details here, please feel free to pm me for my thoughts/guidance.