well, my dad is officially a piece of shit.

[87e30]

You guys act like it is a crime to want to support your offspring and give them a better future. Just because you guys worked for it (which is great) it's not like a parent can't give their child money to help them out in the world. As you guys said, life isn't fair, you want to give your children the best opportunity. And, before you ask, I have student loans as well as parent contribution (gratefully).

To the OP, if your mom makes less money or doesn't have a job then you can have her fill out the FAFSA. Sooner the better if you want gov't money.

I'm not sure how you grew up or what your goals are, but I always wanted to attend a 4 year school for the education AND the experience. So if it were my choice I'd do the FAFSA and take out loans and get a degree that will allow me to pay them off. (this is what I'm doing)

If you want to miss some college experience (granted still have plenty of others) I'd suggest going to a community college for an AA and then transferring to a four year with the money you have saved and some loans.

I'm not sure what your plans are, what you want to do, or where you were thinking about going to school. By this point you should already be hearing back from where you've been applying I would think.

[boosted_r56]

IF his dad owns a porsche 4s.. he wont qualify for FASFA.. even if he is on his own he is a dependent and will fuck him based off his dads income..

[87e30]

I'm just about to call my mother and accuse her of spending her retirement savings on a house and HERSELF.

low life SCUM.

Completely different, poor analogy.

[JayDee916]

Enroll in community college. But don't go. No that's for squares. You should smoke pot in the parking lot and reflect on how much of a douchebag your dad is. Then eventually you can move up in the part time job you have and knock some girl up so you can take out your daddy issues on your children/subordinates.
Thats my...friend's plan and its working fine.

[LJ851]

Lower your expectations of others, you will save yourself a lot of future disappointment.

[bimmer206]

I'd say thats pretty messed up if he said this money was for you then turned around and spent it. It's also pretty shitty that he kicked you out but if your 18 whatever. Community college isn't too expensive, make sure you buy your textbooks off ebay or something and save yourself bundles of $$$.

[ak-]

With his dad making that much money, he won't be eligible and he can't file as an independent student until 24.

SO, Community college and a full time job for now or just 2 jobs till you start making some decent money. Or you can get married and then be eligible for all kinds of state assistance with food, housing, and college monies. (I work at a college)

What? Where does it say he's making SO much money? If his stupid dad "spent" all the college fund, it sounds like he doesn't have/make much money to begin to help his son.

This dude is 18 and lives with some sort of Guardian. He has one dad supporting 192836 Devon's siblings most likely. The ratio from "members in family to annual income what-not" that the FAFSA looks at, as well as taxes and such, would make him eligible for sure. He would get at least SOMETHING.

My 19 year old friend's dad is a manager for Porsche/Audi here in socal. He makes good comfortable money which he cannot hide from taxes. Said friend got ~$400 per semester last I witnessed, which is at least SOMETHING.

[Farbin Kaiber]

So, why did "StepMom" kick you out?

[boosted_r56]

So, why did "StepMom" kick you out?

He wouldnt put out.

[bimmer206]

get a f'ken job?
save up for college??

you're f'ken swaddled in a little snuggy suckling at daddy's teet crying like a bitch that you're not getting a handout.

Really? His dad promised him the money, he was relying on that money to go to college. It's not a handout and i'd be upset as well.

[bernzpeed]

Culinary School, no offense, i think is pointless unless you intend to have your own restaurant. I've met people who are good at what they do but is only paid $10/ hour.

I always advice people, sure, go with what your passion is, but don't forget to take business classes as well. Knowing how to run a business will help you in your pursuit of being a great chef and business owner.

Make a life plan. What's your goal? What does it take to achieve that goal? Don't let negative things affect you because they will always be around, learn from it. What it should do to you is make you stronger.

For the meantime, save up for college, if you take a few classes at a time and work full time. Work hard and impress your boss, who knows?

[dinanm3atl]

I doubt OP expected things to go this way... lulz

[5ickride]

This forum is a peephole to real world...and if you cant tell, it's a cold, cold, world out there!

[Farbin Kaiber]

^ I DID warn him.

[Rsully70sev]

It doesn't matter how much his parents make. IF he gets rejected from FASFA, he can always write a letter explaining his situation. "Yes my mother and father make 100k+ but I don't see a dime of it, I pay my own tuition, I pay rent, I pay for books, blah blah blah" and they will cut you a fat check. I've seen it happen multiple times.


There's tons of money out there for scholarships, but you won't find money nor sympathy at R3V. Yes it seems selfish of your Dad to sacrifice your education for a kitchen, but in the long run, it was money that he made and saved. There's tons of opportunity for grants/scholarships/loans, so go take advantage of them.