How much financial aid do you you think I will get?? I am an independent student. (please read on)?

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I'm 19, married and a resident of NYC. Our household income is 50K. Cost of living is VERY pricey in the area..We have his college loan debt and other debt (which is about 20-30K.) I can't figure out how much I could get since the online financial aid calculators are usually based toward dependent students. We weren't married for the last taxable year. I filed taxes with my parents before who made 130K in 2004, 50K in 2005, and are currently unemployeed in 2006. (My father was a military official in Iraq who got hurt badly... which accounts for the drop in income.)

Do I have to put my parents income at all?? I couldn't afford to pay for than 5K a semester and I'm looking at someone that's about 15K a semester.

I do know about FAFSFA and I will fill one out but I'm trying to budget it out to make sure Pace would be an option or if I should look at less expensive schools.

Is anyone experienced with this? I'm having a really hard time figuring out the system.

How much financial aid do you you think I will get?? I am an independent student. (please read on)?

I don't know how much money you will get but I can tell you that the above answer is wrong. Since you are married, you are considered emanicipated. To be considered emanicipated you have to be married OR have a child; not a bunch of children. The federal government will give you about $4500 in grants. I live in Ohio and my state gives about $2500 as additional grants. You can also get student loans which are unsubsidized and subsidized. You will qualify for them and they are based upon your year of attendance. For a freshman you can possibly get $6000+, sophmore $7500 and on. However since your father is a veteran and was hurt you may be able to go to school for free. Ask him to check it out and if he is unable you can ask your mother or you can check it out yourself. Check with VA benefits and you can also check with his former command because I am sure they will be more than willing to help. There are many services that will help you and your family. Be careful and don't let anyone scam you but there is more than enough to go around for the children of our countries hereos. God bless and tell your father that I pray for him and his brothers and sisters in the military.

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How much financial aid do you you think I will get?? I am an independent student. (please read on)?

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