What classifies a student as independent?
Students must meet one of the following criteria: (1) be 24 years of age, (2) be working on a Master’s or Doctorate degree, (3) be married, (4) have children who receive more that half of their support from the student, (5) have dependents (other than children), (6) be an orphan or ward/dependent of the court, (7) be a veteran or actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.