Financial Aid Question

[gentile1225]

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I'm not really sure where to post this questions, but do I have a better chance for financial assistance and grants if I claim myself independent for next year's taxes or will my chances be the same if my parent's claim me as a dependent?

 

[eldirty]

Its my understanding that students seeking professional degrees are considered independent. How long are you legally aloud to be a dependent on your parents taxes anyway? Maybe im just old but I feel like ive been independent for some time now.

 

[Chesnok]

If you were born before January, 1st of 1986, you're considered independent by the processor of FAFSA...that's it. You may need to report your parents income if you didn't work on a check at all last year, but it's not required... but I think it'll be asked for later on by d-school(s).
GL.