mytime

I am a freshman at a state university and currently receiving financial aid under my fathers income as I have lived with him for the last several years. In May my father passed away, he was my only source of support. When I complete my FAFSA application for this next year I am not sure what to do as I do not qualify under the independent guidelines. Can I still file one more year under my fathers income as a tax return will be filed on his behalf for 2012 and I lived with him until he passed.

kelsmom

Is your mother in your life at all? If so, you will use her as your parent (even if you didn't live with her) --- that is one of the weird quirks of the FAFSA rules.

I am very sorry for your loss.