purpose of adding parent info on fafsa?

[chicagotech]

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i have been filing independently the past 2 years. is there any reason to add my parent's info now, for OD school?

 

[Nellemia]

Omg I totally agree! I'm 26 and been on my own since 17.. I was so mad that I had to do that!

 

[chicagotech]

Omg I totally agree! I'm 26 and been on my own since 17.. I was so mad that I had to do that!

wait you had to? i thought it was still optional

 

[datekou]

I think it's required for data collection or something like that.

 

[97thaik]

Parent info can qualify you for certain types of scholarships/loans. I know at NECO, parent info isn't needed, but if you put it in, they can consider your parents' financial standing and find loans and financial aid to help you. I don't think you're at a disadvantage without parent info but if your parents' are low income, it can help.

 

[Nellemia]

Well what if your parents are well off but you're not lol. I'm screwed.