I dont live at home with my parents. Why do I have to include their income information on my FAFSA?
A student is considered a dependent student until they are 24 years old unless they are married; have dependents they provide more than fifty percent of support; are a veteran; were a dependent or ward of the court before age 13;emancipated minor or legal guardianship as determined by the Court; unaccompanied youth who was homeless (documentation must be provided by your school district, emergency shelter, transitional housing, or youth center); or are pursuing a graduate degree. Just because a student does not live at home or their parents do not claim them on the taxes does not make the student independent for financial aid purposes.
