Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic FAFSA Aid Question Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post jamesish Posted at 4:26 pm on Feb. 28, 2008 Like in 2-3 years I will be moved out completely.  Might do it before then. If I am living alone and working, do I still fill out one?  Even though I wont have my parents one?  I dont think I could use that anyway.  I would just use my own personal tax return?

Replies ScholarshipExpert Posted at 7:49 am on Mar. 12, 2008 Even after you move out and are declared independent, it is best to fill out a FAFSA anytime you expect to take classes. This information will be sent to your school and allow them to offer you scholarships and grants to assist with school, without the FAFSA, you  cannot receive any government aid or institutional grants. It never hurts to fill one out! dreamweaver Posted at 9:56 am on Mar. 6, 2008 You have to be 23 in order for them to automatically call you independent in college for financial aide. You will still need to use your parents' information, even though they are not paying anything. Here's the link to the questions the other user talked about; FAFSA Dependency Statur Worksheet Also, check with the financial aid office at your school and talk to them about it. They are more up to date and more informational on things like this. jamesish Posted at 4:43 pm on Feb. 28, 2008 Quote: from I Luv NERD at 7:31 pm on Feb. 28, 2008 There are some strict guidelines about how you'd qualify as an independent when filling out your FAFSA. Check the website and there's a list of 7 or so criteria and you have to meet at least one. I already moved away from home but I still had to use my parents' info. You still use your own info too. do you have a link? I Luv NERD Posted at 4:31 pm on Feb. 28, 2008 There are some strict guidelines about how you'd qualify as an independent when filling out your FAFSA. Check the website and there's a list of 7 or so criteria and you have to meet at least one. I already moved away from home but I still had to use my parents' info. You still use your own info too. All 4 previous replies displayed.