In the box marked "Exceptions"

Paying for College
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<p>I was wondering if I will be justified if I put</p>

<p>“Student pays home electric, gas, and internet bill instead of parents, thus explaining the reason why savings for college is low”</p>

<p>+</p>

<p>“Parents are most likely unwilling to pay for students’ college expenses”</p>

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<p>Im in a tough predicament. My parents want me to be independent and thus not helping me much. When I asked the question “How much are you willing to contribute to your son’s college education,” they answered “0, we’re a low income family.” I just stood there with my mouth ajar and so I put 0 like they said. What should I do and am i justified in putting the “above” in the “exception” box.</p>

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<p>bump pleaseee</p>

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<p>any suggestions guys?</p>

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<p>You don’t really have to explain why you put down 0 for the parent contribution or why you don’t have much savings. Most students head to college with nothing, so you are far from alone. </p>

<p>What is your EFC and what schools have you applied to?</p>

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<p>I have applied to NYU, UCLA, USC, EMerson, Umass AMherst, and Boston University.</p>

<p>My estimated family contribution is that I pay about 1000 while my parents pay nothing.</p>