Technical complications on marrying before college?

Married students are likely to get much more grants and financial aide, since they are independent of their parents, but this likely won’t affect you until your sophomore year, because your freshman year you are still supported by your parents when you apply for aide (in February). Fafsa is based on the previous tax year, so when you apply for aide you still have to put your parents info on, since you were their dependent during the last year. I would apply for financial aide, then file an appeal at your financial aide office, after you tie the knot, stating that your financial and martial status has changed. I did this when my mom lost her job in June, and I got more financial aide. You won’t lose any scholarships because you are married. You might lose need based aide, in the unlikely event that your husband makes significantly more than both your parents combined.

You can apply for a dorm, then get out of your contract when you can show a marriage license, and transfer to family housing. This is how it worked at my college. Your school might be different.

When you first apply to college, you’re going to be considered a dependent of your parents/guardians. After you get married, you are considered independent. This will change financial aid, as you will not have your parents’ income to factor into everything.

You’re still in high school, I suggest talking to a guidance counselor in the fall. They have to help students apply every year, and I’m sure they know a bunch about FAFSA and aid.

If you know the school, give Residence Life a call. And call the Registrar/Admissions for the name change.

This is going to be a tricky situation. I don’t know many of the answers. I guess you will eventually be filing FAFSA without having your parents’ information reported, since you won’t be a tax deduction.

I think most of these questions will have to be researched at what universities you are applying to.

Also, I don’t know if you will be expected to get an apartment instead of living on campus housing if you are going to be married.