Becoming independent during undergrad

Paying for College
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<p>I’m going to be starting undergrad at 22 so that means that for my junior year I will submit my FAFSA as an independent (since I will be 24).
If the government considers me independent, does that mean that private universities consider me independent and don’t look at my parents assets/income anymore?</p>

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<p>Good question.</p>

<p>You should be OK at the “FAFSA only” privates, but I don’t know what the “CSS profile” privates will do to you. You need to ask the financial aid offices at the schools that you are interested in.</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Hmm…good question. You need to check with the schools.</p>