Am I an independent?

Erin_s_Dad
Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:07:19 +0000

I’m sorry for your loss. The FAFSA definition for independence is:

You must meet at least one of the following seven criteria to be declared an independent student for the purposes of the FAFSA:

* Be 24 years of age or older by December 31 of the award year;

Be an orphan (both parents deceased), ward of the court, or was a ward of the court until the age of 18;

Be a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States;

Be a graduate or professional student;

Be a married individual;

Have legal dependents other than a spouse;

Be a student for whom a financial aid administrator makes a documented determination of independence by reason of other unusual circumstances.


[FAFSA and the Independent Student - Fastweb](Federal Financial Aid and the FAFSA Independent Student | Fastweb)

If you were considered a ward of the court when your brother adopted you then you would be independent.