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Student Status

These questions determine the student's status—whether the student applying for aid is "dependent" or "independent." If at least one answer is "Yes," then the student is considered financially "independent."

Dependent vs. Independent

Was the student born BEFORE January 1, 1986?	No Yes
Is the student an orphan or a ward of the court, or is the student an emancipated minor?	No Yes
When the student was 13 or older, were both of the student's parents deceased, was the student in foster care, or was the student a dependent/ward of the court?	No Yes
At any time on or after July 1, 2008 did the student receive an official determination that the student is an unaccompanied youth who is homeless or at risk of being homeless?	No Yes
Is the student a veteran of the US. Armed Forces, or will be a veteran as of June 30, 2010, or is the student currently serving on active duty?	No Yes
Is the student currently married?	No Yes
Will the student be working on a degree beyond a bachelor's degree in school year 2009-2010?	No Yes
Does the student have dependents (other than his or her spouse) that he or she supports?	No Yes

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