Exactly. If this is a legal guardianship (with court papers to prove it), the student would NOT use the guardian financials at all. If this is a true legal guardianship (court papers to prove it) the the student would be independent for financial aid purposes for the FAFSA…and that’s assuming the student is an American citizen.
So…
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Is this a court appointed guardianship with court papers to prove it?
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Is this student an American citizen?
Even if the other relatives are paying all the living expenses for this kid, if they don’t have court ordered guardianship…they are not “legal guardians”. So…what’s the answer?