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#RI-6a6b0ead·9 months ago·
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“Escape abusive household to apply for college”
What Actually Happened
Planned to get homeless youth determination to file FAFSA independently, but worried about essay honesty
What I wish I knew
"How to navigate financial aid while hiding from abusive parents"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be honest in essays, even if it's hard"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Finance Category
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