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However, the information you supply on your FAFSA form will largely depend on whether you are considered a dependent student or an independent student. According to the U.S. Department of ...
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has different rules concerning which parent(s) are responsible for completing a dependent student’s FAFSA and who is considered a dependent ...
Dependent Student. A dependent student is an individual under the age of 24 who receives financial support from a parent or U.S. court appointed legal guardian. Students under 24 are assumed to be ...
'Dependent' definition determines IRS status. ... Your grandchildren must be either under age 19 at the end of 2010 or a full-time student under age 24 at the end of the year.
While tax pros say it’s great for college students to start filing their own forms, parents and students should double-check everything carefully before anyone pushes the “submit” button.