Difference between dependent and independent student on FAFSA

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• How do I know if I am a dependent or independent student?

  Visit the Federal Student Aid website  for help in determining your dependency status.

• Applying for Financial Aid

  Students and parents completing the FAFSA online need to each create a FSA ID. Only create an FSA ID using your own personal information and for your own exclusive use. You are not authorized to create an FSA ID on behalf of someone else, including a ...

• How do I apply for Financial Aid?

  Students and parents completing the FAFSA online need to each create a FSA ID. Only create an FSA ID using your own personal information and for your own exclusive use. You are not authorized to create an FSA ID on behalf of someone else, including a ...

• Reporting Parents' Financial Information

  Yes, unless you are married, have dependent children or unique circumstances, you are considered a dependent student. What if I have no contact with my parents?If you don't know where your parents live, or you've left home due to an abusive ...

• Using financial aid funds

  Financial aid funds can be used for expenses related to the costs of attending college such as tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, dependent care expenses and housing.