how do i convice my parents to let me live on campus at CSU Long Beach(i would only be an hr away)?
346068
take advantage of the situation, ask your parents to do your laundry and stuff cus your so busy with school work. be a leech while you can.
822558
Honey, I have been there.  I had a 7 pm curfew on weekends when I was 17 years old.  Tell your parents to trust you and if you do anything wrong, then they can take all rights away again.  You can't do no wrong until you try something.  Tell them that you are a levelheaded  responsible 16 year old and that you would like to win their trust, but you won't be able to if they keep you hidden and secluded.  Tell them you will grow up and move away.  Tell them that you will live a sheltered life and it is not good for your health.  Tell them your true feelings and make them listen.  I feel so bad for you because I was there.  Then I turned 17 and moved away from home, had my own apartment while I was a senior.  I had a full time job, gymnastics practice and school.  I did just fine and it taught me how to be mature.  I am not telling you to take off, but I am telling you to talk to  your parents because they may not understand your TRUE feelings and how you want to hurt yourself.  Just think, you will be 18 in a little bit and you will be able to begin your life the way you want and be your own boss.  Don't hurt yourself, because in all honest, it is not worth it.  Talk to the parent you are closer too!  I feel for you, I have been there.  Then I moved to FL.  I moved away so my family would realize what I meant to them and that they didn't have a hold on me.  It doesn't work for anyone, so don't runaway or anything.  I did this all as an adult okay? Let us know how it goes because I am genuinely worried about you!  Good luck!
416431
If your parents still claim you, it is very, very difficult.  Try work study at the university, but that may only cover a portion of tuition.
629979
Obviously it doesn't block everything or you couldn't get here.  I'm assuming that you don't pay for anything like the PC, the internet access or rent to stay in your parents' home.  Until you do, you have to go by their rules, sorry to say.
970201
If you are in college there stay there and finish college.  That is what is most important to you at this stage in life.  For can still say the you live with your mother when you are not attending college.
758834
sit down and tell them youre moving out, whys it so hard?  explain why youre moving out, with whom if its somebody, where youre moving to, be mature about it.  they should be happy for you, but your mom might be kinda sad because her baby is moving out of the house, but thats a parental thing, youll understand when/if you ahve kids that move out of the house.
503237
It's summer and school is out now so why not give it a trial run with your dad. Go spend the summer with him, check out the school where you would go if you moved and give yourself a real chance to see what all the changes would be like. If when you get closer to the end of summer you feel like you'd like to give it a little more time and actually attend the school there then give it the first semester to get an even better feel for those who would be your classmates and friends if you moved. It's always hard when we have to make choices but what's important is that we do so with all the knowledge we can get in order to make the best possible choice. In your case I think this is more about what's going to ultimately be best for you and enhance your life. Your parents are both loving and understanding and obviously want these things for you too.\n\nBest of Luck!!
1104153
I don't think any of the University of California system or the CSU's have forced dorm; however, if you apply early enough (if you get married for financial reason you'll be a independent student and be able to get a better rate on the FAFSA possibly a lot more money free than no married) you can apply for married housing. I do know that Stanford requries dorm living.
1120907
That arrangement is entirely up to you and your parents. What ever makes all of you comfortable. Some leave, some don't. If you do stay though, you should help contribute to the household income or at least do a decent amount of work around the house to help pay for your keep.
816901
go to a school nearby\n\n:> peace\n.
245616
You have to get someone you know that lives down there that would let you use their address as your permanent mailing address.  Fill out some change of address forms with the post office and use that address for your financial aid paperwork/taxes etc.  Save a couple things with your name and that address on it that are dated (phone bills or something) in case they require proof.  Good luck.
748183
Choose a different route home.\n\nFind a ride.\n\nHave a friend walk home with you.\n\nTell a campus monitor.\n\nRUN.
892075
Tell your parents and your school/university authorities immediately...you can help someone else from going thru the same ordeal!!!
674304
Putting in a personal note would be great.  You can send them prior to graduation even if they aren't invited to the ceremony.  Your parents may want to host an open house, you should talk to them about that now to avoid any hurt feelings.  The personal note could say "Hey--I'm graduating with honors!  Whoo-hoo!  Celebrate with me on May 27th starting at 4 PM at Ma's house.  Help me start next year (at college/at technical school/starting my career/being a bum for awhile) off right!"
934159
You have to make a choice. Nothing sucks more than being somewhere you don't want to be. (You wouldn't happen to be in the middle of Kansas, would you? I did that. It sucked.)\n\nYou have to decide if you are going to make the most of the shi**y situation, or if you are going to do what you really want to do. \n\nIf you want to go somewhere else, you'd better start applying and seeking financially aid now. Stand up to your parents and tell them that it is YOUR education, and you want to be happy. Or, if you haven't already done so, sit down with them and have an adult conversation about this. They might just listen if you are calm and rational about it. \n\nIf you are to stay where you are, start looking for classes that you would enjoy. Seek out what things you could do for fun. How close is the biggest city? Are there any clubs you could join? \n\nYou have to make the most of what you have if you can't get what you want. :)
100275
I would say its probably your parents. They arent going to want to move just for you.  How far do you live like 10 miles, 50 miles, 1000 miles?  Try emailing, calling, or just moving when your old enough.
647856
Is there any family that you can live with in Co until you finish school? This is really rough on you. I would talk to your parents and see if there is someway you could stay to finish school there. Moving before your senior year is really hard on a young person. ( I say young cause I'm 51) Tell them how you feel, maybe something can be worked out so at least you can graduate from the school you have been going to. Good luck, I hope it works out for you.