FAFSA Dependency Status 2

Question 1

Which question on the FAFSA determines if a student is at risk of being homeless?

Accepted Answer

Homeless or at-risk question

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Housing situation question

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Dependency override question

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Special circumstances question

Question 2

What is a dependency override and who grants it?

Accepted Answer

A financial aid administrator's decision to change a student's dependency status; the school

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An automatic status change based on age; the DOE

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A court order changing dependency; a judge

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A tax filing change; the IRS

Question 3

A student with legal dependents (not a spouse) who they support is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Independent

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Dependent

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Semi-independent

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Conditional

Question 4

What document might a financial aid office request to verify a student's independent status claim?

Accepted Answer

Court documents, tax returns, or signed statements from officials

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Bank statements only

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High school transcripts

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Employment records only

Question 5

A student who is currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Independent

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Dependent

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Temporarily independent

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Conditional

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT make a student independent on the FAFSA?

Accepted Answer

Working full-time

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Being 24 or older

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Being a graduate student

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Being a ward of the court