Ok, let’s go over a common scenario…
You’re 21 years old, have been living on your own for a couple of years, are legal drinking age and yet you still need your parents information when filling out the FAFSA. It seems unbelievable, but it is true. The US Department of Education considers a student a dependent [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Dependent VS. Independent Status”, url: “http://www.fafsaonline.com/fafsa-blog/2007/05/18/dependent-vs-independent-status/” });

I have decided to compile a list of answers to the questions I hear most frequently regarding the FAFSA and financial aid in general. Hopefully this will help everyone out, and if I forgot one…post a comment!

Why do I need my parents information to fill out the FAFSA if they do not support me financially?

Answer: [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Frequently Asked and Answered FAFSA Questions”, url: “http://www.fafsaonline.com/fafsa-blog/2007/05/11/the-answers-to-your-most-faqs/” });