My parents just sprung this onto me very recently, due to my current 85% average. They expected me to have a high 90's average, and provided me with an ultimatum: If I don't get into my top 4 universities, they will not help me AT ALL with paying for my schooling. They will, however help pay if I go to my local university and commute from home, but my family is VERY toxic and I want to get out of here as soon as possible. They are one of the main causes of my depression and I need to leave this house as soon as I graduate. They also will not let me get a job, claiming that I need to focus on my studies. I am currently 17, and will be turning 18 in early December.
I do not want to rely on their money anyways, because I don't want to rely on them anymore. They are detrimental to my health and I don't want anything to do with them. Is it too late to talk to my guidance counselor and see what my options are? How do I take out a student loan, and what are the best options for me as a student living in Toronto? If it helps, here are the Universities that I've applied to:
University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, Queen's University, McMaster University, Wilfred Laurier, Western University, University of Ottawa, Carlton University, and UOIT
So far, I've gotten acceptances into Laurier, Ottawa, Carlton and UOIT, all with ~3k yearly scholarships.
EDIT: I do have an RESP, but I've heard that I'm not entitled to the money, and my parents can withdraw it and save it for themselves. Is there any way I can get it from them?
Submitted February 02, 2019 at 06:42PM by Asomboy4 http://bit.ly/2BjnYzN
