Yep... Been there at 18yo as well. Try qualifying for financial aid when they tell you your parents made “too much” money, but then try to explain that your father is abusive, your sister is in foster care, and you have nothing to do with the abusive parents anymore — the Feds don’t care, if the numbers don’t meet their specifics you’re out of luck, completely... Absolutely ridiculous to me that I was living on my own, wanted to continue my education, but due to my age, and my father’s job couldn’t qualify for any tuition assistance whatsoever even though I was truly and completely on my own...
As for this girl taking her parents to court — if they are paying for EVERYTHING; tuition, room & board, etc... then I’d say they DO have a right to keep tabs on you. You are an investment of their hard-earned dollars at that point...
I suppose there are extenuating circumstances in regard to her needing to go to COURT, but the comment in the article makes it appear as if this young lady is just a spoiled, ungrateful brat. I felt sorry for a lot of my peers’ parents who spend thousands and thousands on college for some of my friends - only to see those same friends quit or flunk out due to partying, or just being irresponsible. I would have worked my tail off had I had the opportunity they had.
I’m sure I’m not the only one reading this that feels like this girl should be GRATEFUL that her parents care enough about her to not only pay for college and room & board, but that they would actually take an ACTIVE interest in their daughter’s education, and lifestyle at college. If she wanted true independence she should NOT be asking Mom & Dad for ANY money whatsoever.
Can’t imagine what her future is going to be like once her parents quit paying her tuition. (If I was them that’s exactly what I would do, personally... slap a restraining order on me and my checks won’t come within 500 ft. of you either...)
“I suppose there are extenuating circumstances in regard to her needing to go to COURT, but the comment in the article makes it appear as if this young lady is just a spoiled, ungrateful brat.”
Need to go to court ...
Betcha she got ‘free’ legal advice and free counsel to boot. Probably folks at the school egg’ing students on in this ‘you have rights’ regard. ‘Free’ really means other taxpayers foot the bill. It may even come out of the tuition being paid!