"Independent" on FAFSA, should I...?

abby12490
Tue, 07 May 2013 16:25:15 +0000

FAFSA determined that I’m an independent student. I guess because I’m applying for next year when I’ll be 24.

They asked if I wanted to list my parent’s financial information, or if I want to list my assets. Should I list either? Will it hurt or help me to list my parents? I don’t really have any assets, sadly.

When I attended undergrad I didn’t receive ANY aid because my dad makes too much money, so I feel like it wouldn’t benefit me to list him. I’m just looking for suggestions.