FAFSA "Independent" Age

sybbie719
Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:45:04 +0000

According to FAFSA’s site, anyone born before January 1, 1987, can file an application as an independent.



Definitely not true.





Were you born before January 1, 1985 (question 48)?

At the beginning of the school year 2008-2009 will you be working on a master’s or doctorate program (such as an MA, MBA, MD, JD, PhD, EdD, or graduate certificate, etc.) (question 49)?

As of today are you married? (Answer “Yes” if you are separated, but not divorced.) (question 50)

Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you (question 51)?

Do you have dependents (other than children or spouse) who live with you and who receive more than half of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2009 (question 52)?

Are (a) both of your parents deceased, or (b) are you (or were you until age 18) a ward or dependent of the court (question 53)?

Are you currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training (question 54)?

Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces (question 55)?