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If I’am not living at home with my parents, can I be considered independent?

April 26, 2017Home independent Living Parents

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If I’am not living at home with my parents, can I be considered independent?

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No. A student’s dependency status for financial aid purposes is determined by how you respond to questions #48 – #60 in Step 3 of the FAFSA Form. It does not matter if you live with your parents, if you claimed yourself on your tax returns, or if you pay your own bills.