How do I become an Independent Student for Federal Aid purposes?
You may be considered independent for the 2009-2010 Academic Year if you meet at least one of the following requirements: • were born before January 1, 1986, • are a veteran of the US Armed Forces, • are married, • are a ward of the court, or were a ward of the court until age 18, • have a legal dependent for whom you provide more than half of their support, or • enroll in a graduate or professional program. • Serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training. 14. I’m going to be married during the school year for which I am applying for aid. Can I fill out my FAFSA as “married”? No. You must indicate your marital status as of the date you are completing the FAFSA. Once you have indicated your marital status you cannot change that status for the academic year that you have applied for financial aid. 15. If my parents are divorced or separated, whose financial data should be used when I’m completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? If
If you meet one of the following: are 24 years old, are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, are married, are a ward of the court, have no living parents and have no legal guardian, or have a legal dependent who gets more than half of their support from you. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has more details about these categories.
