If she's just mad and needs time then sure, people sometimes can't control their feelings.

But if she doesn't take your word for it and you've always been good to her, move on. She's not worth it.

You're still young, learn this early.

We have spoken about it, she just does not believe that I was not active in spreading it

How exactly were you supposed to stop the rumor if it was already in place? Unless you actively participated in spreading it, I'd say you dodged a bullet losing her if she just assumed you did without talking to you about it.

Also, your other friend is probably not a very good person, you should think about your relationship with them too.

I know that now, I’m just devastated it took this to find out

If your friend actually cares about you, they might go confess to the girl that he started that rumor. Idk what else might convince her to drop her guard with you

The 'friend' who started the rumor is not a real friend.

Ignore your parents and focus on yourself They will only bring you down

Sometime people come into our lives for a brief moment and depart when their purpose is fulfilled, that seems to be the case here. Maybe his purpose was to teach you the value of a friendship? Be grateful for what you had with him, even if you can’t have it again and think of him fondly

Did I miss something, why won't they fill out the FAFSA? It's literally free money and costs them nothing but a few minutes off their time. This is beyond insane.

First off, congratulations. I mean it. That’s an impressive thing you’ve accomplished and you should enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you can do whatever you set your mind to. I’m confident you’ll be able to get the financials squared away- however I’m not sure if that’s a good thing for you. If I were you I would be slightly cautious about a school that is accepting you with such “low” GPA. For two reasons:

1. A (part) of a universities “prestige” is based on the average grades their students achieve, if their minimum GPA is much lower than what they advertise, be certain that their other claims (of placement etc) are as they appear.

2. On the flip side, if they’re making an exception for you, you should be equally weary. while I’m sure you’re an incredibly bright guy/gal, you may have missed out on a lot of the subject matter taught in some of those more advanced courses. You seem to be a hard working intelligent person rather put yourself an environment where you can excel crush it like you have been the past few years and become a doctor or lawyer or best selling author or engineer or acrobat (or whatever else your heart desires) rather than one where you may always feel behind.

Nobody can force you to go to college.
Even if they tried to enforce this agreement they’d have to prove they suffered some kind of damages. Contracts with a minor aren’t even legally binding, so if you’re not 18 yet there is no contract.
(I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice).

Look into emancipation. I don’t know anything about it beyond that it’s a thing. Maybe if your finances are separated from your parents you won’t need their info on the fafsa?

Best advice has already been given tho: talk to the financial aid office

Less a TIFU than growth. Next caring person you'll recognize their feelings and be in a more mature place yourself to respond in kind and not have arguments but compatibility.

It can be messy learning how to relationship. But the progress and growth along the way aren't screw ups, they are growth.

Right?! I feel really awful 😦

Yeppp it exists! Right up there with burp and sneeze fetishes. I really don't think that's what this was, I think he was just making a funny face, but he was sitting in a weird way that didn't help 😅 I feel so bad though. I honestly didn't think about the rude part until he unmatched I was just like...I'm gunna be nice and help him maybe get more matchesà

First of all, talk to your financial aid office. There is a way to file independent, but there are criteria for that. I think there is a way to link your parents tax info electronically. Secondly, pursue all grant and scholarship options. You’ll need it. 67,000 a year is more than the graduate degree I am currently pursuing. Lastly,depending on the the job you have in mind when you graduate I would easily say 300k is too much for an undergraduate degree. I have friends who went to very expensive schools and lived with crippling debt after the fact. I’m assuming there are kids out there with ties to people that can get them a job that would be worth that. I wasn’t one of those. In my opinion there is almost no point in going to an overly expensive school for certain career pursuits (nursing for example). I see these schools as traps for young people, who don’t. Feel free to ask more questions if you like. The end game is to have a solid degree and minimal debt.

Good shit man glad it's kinda working out for ya

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Actually had a false hope entering this post. No worries though. I barely posted something to the Subreddit, a similar case.

I hope you can achieve what you sought after, skipped last paragraph at realization this wasn't for me. If not, then come to terms with it and be able to move on.

Edit: Will cheer you on in the path you choose. This stems from me fighting a similar battle right now.

Well said, yet a majority of the population will still do it.

Would there’s circumstances declare you as an exception and allow you to be declared an “independent student”? The fafsa form is filled out differently then, regardless of age and what year college student you are. Counselors would be able to help with this. Counselors are your best friends in these scenarios. Don’t give up hope. There are special circumstance exceptions for these reasons

Yeah, definitely insecure as hell.

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Just make sure you talk to people and get good info. 300k is a lot of money, and if you have to take loans, make sure the outcome justifies the cost.

I'd talk to counselors, like someone earlier said, there have to be others with uncooperative parents.

'I'm allowed to be on his phone as he is mine' - OPs a little possessive?

You can always talk to the school about backing out due to financial hardship. This happens often. They can also council you through it. Even though they say they are binding, rarely are they actually.