If you are a considered to be a dependent student, you must include your parents’ information on your FAFSA application. Generally, students under the age of 24 are considered dependent unless they have one of the following exceptions:
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Married
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Active duty military service or a veteran
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Support more than 50% of children or other dependents
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Parents are deceased
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Emancipated minor
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Homeless or at risk of being homeless.
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Working on a Master's or doctorate program at the beginning of the 18/19 school year
If the FAFSA application determines you are an "independent" student, you are not required to provide any parent information.
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