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Is a foster parent a legal guardian? Are they considered a parent?

April 26, 2017Foster Guardian Legal parent

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Is a foster parent a legal guardian? Are they considered a parent?

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No. A foster parent is not treated as a parent for FSA purposes, but a student must report untaxed income on worksheet B if money is received from a foster parent. A dependent student must report information about his/her parental income, not unless the parents are dead.