<prompt> Human: Several years ago, when I was around 15, I got hit by a car that hospitalized me. Being that it was some companys vehicle, they agreed to pay me a settlement after some legal pressure. As I was a minor at the time, it was decided that the funds be placed into a trust, with my parents I dont know which as the trustee. Flash forward 5 years: Im 20 now, and about 2.5 years into my university life. So far, Ive been able to pay my tuition through a combination of work and loans. The cost is now a lot more than I can cover myself without accruing large amounts of student debt. Right now Ive managed to keep my student debt at less than a few thousand by paying as much as I can with my earnings from work. Ive discussed with my parents several times and asked about the money, especially now that Ive decided to transfer to an out of state university. They brush me off every time. Theyve even gone as far as to actively hide any account statements or information from me. Not to say I dont know about it. I was there in the courtroom when the settlement was being decided after all. How they could forget that just boggles my mind.My parents adamantly insist that I do not need it, not even when it would cover at least a full year of out of state tuition for me. Not even when the account is under my name. Not even when I was the one who was hospitalized in the first place. They say, well give it to you when you need it. And youre not responsible enough yet, never mind the fact that Ive basically paid for my own schooling this far. Our relationship is quite strained and I dont talk to them much. Heres the deal. If I know the bank and the account number, and my name is on that account, should I simply take it when I leave the state for school? On one hand, it would be a massive help I dont fancy taking out of state tuition levels of debt. On the other hand, my parents wont like that, and if I choose to ignore it and leave it alone, Ill have to deal with at least another 2 years of additional student debt. This time, 2.5x what my current tuition costs. What do?Also, first post!Any advice is great. Thanks!  <response>: You are an adult. What your parents think is irrelevant for the most part. What will decide are the facts. What type of account; is it a trust account of some sort? It may have limitations placed on it. Is it just a generic child savings account and you are the child? Is it a Custodial account? As custodian, your parent has complete control over the account until the minor reaches the age of 18-21 depending on the state.Id go down to the bank in person and find out what the exact details are before proceeding. 