Independent Family Size
Independent Family Size as entered on a CSU application for admission by an applicant who determines him/ herself to be independent for financial aid purposes. Family size includes the applicant him/ herself as well as a spouse, if any, and other dependents, e.g., children.
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To determine dependence or independence for financial aid purposes, an applicant is considered independent if any one of the following applies: The applicant: (a) is 24 years or older; (b) is a graduate student; (c) is married or has dependents; (d) is an orphan/ward of the court; or (e) is a veteran of the U.S. armed services. If none of the factors applies, the applicant is considered dependent.
Business Rules
Code 99 is used if applicant did not enter a response.
Examples
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- 99 - code if applicant did not enter a response
See Also
Definition Source
"Family size as entered on a CSU application for admission by an applicant who determines him/ herself to be independent for financial aid purposes. Family size includes the applicant him/ herself as well as a spouse, if any, and other dependents, e.g., children. To determine dependence or independence for financial aid purposes, an applicant is considered independent if any one of the following applies: The applicant: (a) is 24 years or older; (b) is a graduate student; (c) is married or has dependents; (d) is an orphan/ward of the court; or (e) is a veteran of the U.S. armed services. If none of the factors applies, the applicant is considered dependent."[1]
References
- ↑ CSU. Enrollment Reporting System. Data Element Dictionary. Independent Family Size. Retrieved from: https://asd.calstate.edu/ded/index.asp?ded=1&fid=2&s=I&id=81 (requires login).