<p>I don’t know when your friend became an emancipated minor, but the being able to do so had become MUCH more difficult. In the case of a student’s parents NOT being willing to pay for college…well…that would NOT help now. To become emancipated in the true sense, one has to demonstrate that they have NO (NOT ONE BIT) of contact with their parents…no birthday cards, no visits, nada…nothing. AND there has to be evidence that this emancipation is for a good reason…and it’s not just finances for college.</p>
<p>I think this student has a better shot at a dependency override request. Schools have the discretion to do this…but again…the reasons have to be substantial…and “my parents won’t pay for my college bills” isn’t included in the list. </p>
<p>As Kelsmom pointed out, if this student has been living with the grandparents as his legal guardian, this process would be even easier.</p>