<p>First, for financial aid purposes, students are considered dependents of their parents until age 24. If the undergrad student is married, is a veteran, supports their minor child, is an orphan, was ever a ward of the state, or has a bachelors degree they would be considered independent for financial aid purposes.</p>
<p>Second…if a student is transferring college credits from another college, they would be considered a TRANSFER student, not a first time incoming freshman. Even if the student doesn’t WANT to transfer those credits, he/she would still be required to include them on any college application…and would be considered a transfer student, not a first time incoming freshman.</p>