Orphan/Ward of the Court fin aid

Paying for College
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<p>I am putting my personal information into the application, and I was wondering. If I you have no legal guardian, but live with a family member do you have to take on their income. My single mother recently passed away and I am living with my aunt. I am trying to get qualified for a fee waiver, but the only options are ward of the court and Independent with spouse. I am neither. Do you have to get a court order to becom ward of the court?</p>

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<p>You might want to post this on the Parent Forum.</p>

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<p>You will be considered an independent student if you are an orphan OR a ward of the court at the time you complete the FAFSA.</p>

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