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Really dumb FAFSA Question
I was on the FAFSA website, and am trying to determine whether I'm considered an independent or dependent student. When it asks if you will be pursuing a higher degree at the beginning of the 2010-11 academic year, the answer is yes if you will be starting law school in August/September, correct? I only ask because on the site the beginning of the academic year is July.
I just assumed that I would be considered dependent because I'm 22, so I'm a bit confused. I'd appreciate it if someone would enlighten me
I just assumed that I would be considered dependent because I'm 22, so I'm a bit confused. I'd appreciate it if someone would enlighten me
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Yes, they list JD as an example.maggiebre wrote:I was on the FAFSA website, and am trying to determine whether I'm considered an independent or dependent student. When it asks if you will be pursuing a higher degree at the beginning of the 2010-11 academic year, the answer is yes if you will be starting law school in August/September, correct? I only ask because on the site the beginning of the academic year is July.
I just assumed that I would be considered dependent because I'm 22, so I'm a bit confused. I'd appreciate it if someone would enlighten me
Oh and thanks for posting this, good reminder to start filling out fafsa stuff.
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Thanks - so I guess that means that all people applying for next year are independent. Good to know.
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That's what I understand to be true.
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Being an independent vs. a dependent has nothing to do with your age...maggiebre wrote:Thanks - so I guess that means that all people applying for next year are independent. Good to know.
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That's not true - once you turn 24 you're independent, regardless of all other factors.
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See the question "Were you born before January 1, 1987 (question 46)?"
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Yeah it has to do with your age. Check out the fafsa website, they have a for to fill out to determine whether you are independent or not.
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sorry, to clarify: you CAN be independent at a younger age is what i meant. I guess I read the post as "Im not 24, how can I be anything but a dependent"
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Correct, marriage is one way.hank44 wrote:sorry, to clarify: you CAN be independent at a younger age is what i meant. I guess I read the post as "Im not 24, how can I be anything but a dependent"
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Thanks for the responses. I'm not looking forward to filling this thing out...
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At least if you are a woman you don't have to sign up for the draft.maggiebre wrote:Thanks for the responses. I'm not looking forward to filling this thing out...
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I have a dumb question too!
So, when you add schools to the list and the list doesn't mention the law school specifically I assume one should just put the institution as a whole. For example, I don't see UCLA law on the list but I do see UCLA.
So, when you add schools to the list and the list doesn't mention the law school specifically I assume one should just put the institution as a whole. For example, I don't see UCLA law on the list but I do see UCLA.
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I assume that to be correct.savesthedayajb wrote:I have a dumb question too!
So, when you add schools to the list and the list doesn't mention the law school specifically I assume one should just put the institution as a whole. For example, I don't see UCLA law on the list but I do see UCLA.
I will be married before I am 24.Inygma wrote:Correct, marriage is one way.hank44 wrote:sorry, to clarify: you CAN be independent at a younger age is what i meant. I guess I read the post as "Im not 24, how can I be anything but a dependent"
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Correct. Some law schools have their own FA department and some do FA through the main university.savesthedayajb wrote:I have a dumb question too!
So, when you add schools to the list and the list doesn't mention the law school specifically I assume one should just put the institution as a whole. For example, I don't see UCLA law on the list but I do see UCLA.
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