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I heard from a couple people that if you emancipate yourself from your parents...that the state will basically pay for all of your college through scholarships & grants. If you can prove that you are your only source of income. Does anyone know if this is true?

By burningman on Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 09:59 pm: Edit

Not exactly, Laura, but sort of. If you are somehow successful in proving emancipation (not easy in many states), your "family" income and assets would be much lower, and you would probably be eligible for more loans and grants than you would if your parents' income and assets were considered.

By marquis on Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 07:55 pm: Edit

can someone tell me where online i can fill out paperwork for emancipating my parents? please respond asap

By sam18 on Monday, January 20, 2003 - 02:58 pm: Edit

I was wondering where online I could fill out forms to emancipate from my parents?

By April Pavis on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 10:23 pm: Edit

How can I emancipate the ••••••••?? Pleas email opey04@hotmail.com

By Christine (Christine) on Thursday, February 20, 2003 - 12:44 am: Edit

Your parents would have to take you off as a tax exemption, then you'd do your own taxes and say you live on your own, like with grandparents. Then you probably would get a P.O. Box for mail. It would probably be more complicated to actually do it, but that's how I've heard of it done.

By eric on Thursday, February 20, 2003 - 03:58 pm: Edit

Emancipation: A student whose parents or legal guardian reside out-of-state and who is claiming emancipation must present evidence of both emancipation and a New York State domicile. Such proof must include documentation demonstrating the student's financial independence. Students under the age of 22 must provide evidence of one year of independent living in order to be considered emancipated. Factors relevant to a claim of emancipation include, but are not limited to:


Employment on a full-time or part-time basis in New York.


Sources and extent of financial support from parents or guardians.


Sources and extent of other income.


Parents' Federal and State income tax forms which do not claim the student as a dependent (if the student continues to receive financial support, however, the student shall not be considered emancipated).


Student's place of residence during the summer or other academic term recess.


Student's status as financially independent for purposes of Federal/State financial aid.


Independent filing by the student of Federal/State income tax returns; other assets and liabilities.


Emancipated students are totally responsible for paying all of their educational costs. The amount of income claimed by the student must be in excess of educational expenses, including those expenses associated with living in non-University housing. The term income includes any financial aid awarded directly to the student with the exception of parental loans. The student should not have any joint or custodial accounts with the parent or legal guardian, and any income claimed must be accompanied by source documentation (tax returns, Form 1099, bank statements, trust documents, etc.).

Back to New York State Residency Status for Tuition Billing Purposes

The Application for New York State Residency Status for Tuition Billing Purposes is available online. You can download it as a MicroSoft Word™ document.

By bomnest on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 06:28 pm: Edit

The FAFSA has a list of criteria for being independent. I believe it includes things such as being married, having dependents, or being a certain age. Go fill out that form and see what they say.

By Autodidact (Autodidact) on Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 09:54 pm: Edit

Just a caution: if your parents are divorced, think twice before considering emancipation--you may relieve them of a court order stipulating they contribute.

By Caitlincooper (Caitlincooper) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 09:43 pm: Edit

Does anyone have information on emancipation from parents? And how would I go about getting an emancipation?
Please email @
WackyMelonhead@aol.com
OR
CoopsC89@aol.com
Thank you
-Caitlin

By Fdlove91101 (Fdlove91101) on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 11:55 pm: Edit

Hi, everyone, maybe you can all give me some advice. Here is the situation. My girlfriend is 19 yrs old and living with her mother and stepfather. Her real father pays child support every two weeks in the form of a check to her mother. The problem is that her mother takes all the money for herself, and barely gives her anything. No money for food, her living conditions are horrible. There is never any food in her house, so we wonder where the money from the child support goes. Her mother even refuses to pay her half of the college tuition payments. I am trying to find a way that her father can just write the checks in her name, and not to her mother anymore, without becoming emancipated, because she will have no where else to live, and she has no income. Anyone who has any ideas, please write back either on here, or to me personally at GIovanni2oo1@aol.com. I really appreciate it and hope to talk to someone soon. Thank-You

By Tokushika (Tokushika) on Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 06:56 pm: Edit

I would talk directly to the father. Get him to write the checks out to his daughter, and if the mother doesn't like it tell her to get a lawyer and take you guys to court. If the girl is 19, there shouldn't be a problem. I know personally... my mom took my dad to court because she wanted him to keep paying after i started college, but she lost. Instead of paying her he is going to pay me directly. If you're like me and you've got a stubborn mother you will probably need a judge to settle this.

By Nyred (Nyred) on Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 05:11 pm: Edit

I'm so confused. I am 20 years old but considered disabled (and therefore a dependent) and still am covered under my parent's medical insurance b/c of my disability. Losing the insurance won't kill me. I was told that even though I am of agfe, I'd have to become legally emancipated. is this true? please help! if i do have to be emancipated, how to I go about this? I can only find info on minors!

By Tarah (Tarah) on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 - 12:34 am: Edit

Hi My name is Tarah and I am a student a CU. My father came down with cancer that was found in an insurance examination therefor he was not covered by the insurance company. My parents had to use all of the money they saved for me and my 4 sisters and brother for college along with 60thousand out of pocket. I dont qualify for fasfa due to what my dad reports on his taxes. I am almost 20 and have been on my own since I was 18 and was not claimed on my parents taxes in 02 . can anyone please give me info on how to get emancipated please email me at Supercow1717@aol.com thanks and god bless Tarah

By Satanshandyman (Satanshandyman) on Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 04:24 am: Edit

My problem is the same as everyone's I live on my own, in another state, and get no financial support from my single parent, but am still considered a dependant, So the gov't doesn't want to help me out much. Anyone who's been emancipated, or knows another solution please help.
Thank you
E-mail @ satanshandyman@hotmail.com