<p>Thanks everyone. My parents and I finally compromised. </p>
<p>I will be going to Rutgers- New Brunswick and they will pay.
I'll try to contribute as much as I can though. (at least the $2000 for fees/books per year)</p>
<p>PAC, you are right. There have been a lot of budget cuts in NJ. I received money from temple but not Rutgers. It's okay though. </p>
<p>I sent in the deposit today for Rutgers.. I hope I made the right choice.</p>
<p>Thanks again everyone!</p>
<p>great news. My son has a friend there and my cousin's son goes there and so does his girlfriend. They are all happy at Rutger's New Brunswick.</p>
<p>It's nice to hear happy endings. all the best to you</p>
<p>thank you sue :) That's good to hear. It's not like Rutgers is a bad school anyway.</p>
<p>I forgot to add, my parents are getting off my back with the whole "pre med- you're going to become a doctor." </p>
<p>Oh, catfishin, my parent's aren't doctors. My mom's a nurse though. </p>
<p>Going to rutgers isn't so bad because my undergrad will be paid off whether I contribute or not. (Of course, I will though because I don't want to take all my parents money) My parents don't want me going into debt. </p>
<p>I'm so glad we finally compromised :)</p>
<p>Unfortunately, unless you're over 18 when you fill out the forms, universities presume that your parents have your best interests at heart. Except if you're legally an orphan, I'm afraid you're stuck. I think you can apply for scholarships without a parent's signature sometimes (research all the scholarships! I found one that specifically said 'overachieving girls from Memphis'- how random! Yet great! XD Endowments gets money for all sorts of crazy things)</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing your good news. Best wishes on your college career.</p>
<p>the same from me too!</p>