What if the parent are rich but won't fund their children's education? I guess they are SOL?

There is a way to be declared an "emancipated minor" or equivalent, but it can be a pain in the ass (because otherwise all parents would decide not to fund so the kids can go free).

That actually doesn't work. Too many tried to game the system by getting emancipated.

If your parents refuse to pay or fill out the FAFSA, the only way to get off their income:

- They die

- You turn 24

- You get married