Dependency
Dependency refers to the determination of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applicant as dependent or independent. A dependent student is one who does not meet any of the criteria for an independent student. An independent student is one of the following: at least 24 years old, married, a graduate or professional student, a veteran, a member of the armed forces, an orphan, a ward of the court, someone with legal dependents other than a spouse, an emancipated minor or someone who is homeless or a risk of becoming homeless.
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Examples
Examples of Dependency values include:
- Dependent Reject No EFC
- Dependent w/Primary EFC
- Independent Reject No EFC
- Independent w/Primary EFC
- Not Applicable
- Unspecified
EFC = Expected Family Contribution.
See Also
Definition Source
"Dependency Status - The determination of a FAFSA applicant as dependent or independent."
"Dependent Student - A student who does not meet any of the criteria for an independent student. An independent student is one of the following: at least 24 years old, married, a graduate or professional student, a veteran, a member of the armed forces, an orphan, a ward of the court, someone with legal dependents other than a spouse, an emancipated minor or someone who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless."[1]
References
- ↑ Financial Aid. Financial Aid Glossary. CSUMB Website. Retrieved from: https://csumb.edu/financialaid/financial-aid-glossary