Would my parent’s information hurt me as an independent student? [Version 2.0]

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@DigitalDad

IF the parent information is “ignored” anyway for independent students, then one wonders why that option is even offered? Why have a feature that will be disregarded?

Because some professional programs like medical schools, and I think some law schools…require parent information on the FAFSA even though the student would otherwise be independent. And some until age 30…