I think your best bet is to meet with or call a financial adviser at the school and have them go over that with you. Only because they will be better informed and also because you don't want to take someone's advice on financial matters because the situation might be different for you than it was for them and, as a result, might be disadvantageous for you. So, honestly, I don't like to give or take financial advice from others like this (over the internet). It's best to speak directly to financial aid.
I was going to say, though, that you do not have to put your parent's info in because when you fill out FAFSA, if you are in a professional program, you are automatically labeled as 'independent' whether you put their info or not. I do not know, however, how putting your parent's info would benefit you the student. I always thought that not putting your parent's info would be better. Personally, I don't think I will be putting their info. Like I said though, it's best to speak directly with financial aid!
Hope I helped!
I'm curious, however, in what ways you know that it can help the student's situation?
That is so exciting!!! I look forward to meeting you in the fall. The financial advisor told me not to put parental info on my FAFSA, since as graduate students, we are automatically considered independent.
Can you please email me with the questions you were asked at the interview? Mine is in 2 days and having English as a second language doesn't help me to get the answers so quick. I would appreciate any help. Thanks so muchBTW, if anyone wants any info about the interview process, such as questions, what to expect, who you might meet, and the entire process in general, please feel free to PM me.
I have absolutely no problem in sharing my experience, and pointing other interviewees in the right direction because this is what I wanted before I went to interview. I understand that there are people who do not like to share due to being worried it might, in some way, effect their admission decision if it were found. I, however, feel that I would've wanted as much info as possible because this tops the list, for me, of most stressful events in my life! And the most dependent on the rest of my entire life, hence the extreme nerves. And any guidance is appreciated. So, again, PM if you want!!
Good luck to all other and future interviewees!!
