Im independent. Why must I supply parental information on my financial aid forms?
In the medical school community, Title VII programs of Health and Human Services (HHS) also provide funding. Parental income information is a requirement to assess eligibility for such funds (i.e. Primary Care loans and scholarships specifically for students defined as disadvantaged). Wayne State University requires parental data as a guideline for ensuring that limited funds, i.e. low interest loans and grant funds are awarded to students with the most need, who may also have limited or no financial support available from their families.
