2007-03-04 05:13:36 · 5 answers · asked by marcvallee@sbcglobal.net 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
To be considered independent for financial aid purposes, your daughter must fit one of the following:
*be 24 years old at the time of FAFSA completion
*be a veteran or active duty member of the armed forces
*be an orphan
*be married
*have at least one dependent
*be enrolled in a Master/PhD program
If none of these apply, she will be considered a dependent until she falls into one of the above categories.
2007-03-04 14:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by goersgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question does not contain anywhere near enough information about your daughter or your marital situation in order to be aboe to answer this queston knowledgeably, HOWEVER, you can get all the answers you need by phoning the Federal Income Tax Office that is in your area. They have an office that is specifically intended for answering questions such as this. Another source is the local Department of Education, or Community College. They will need her age, who is supporting her, with whom is she residing andmother details.
2007-03-04 13:29:24 · answer #2 · answered by John L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from experience the only way that will work is if your daughter has a dependent to file on her taxes. the system sucks im 22 with no kids work live alone and still has to use my dad because i have no kids and was not a ward of the state!
2007-03-04 13:25:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ms.Tia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit the nearest IRS office for information. If you claim her, then I don't believe she can claim herself. They frown on double dipping.
2007-03-04 13:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by MathBioMajor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that does not matter. she will have to be married, have a kid or 24 or both parents decease to be consider an independent student.
2007-03-04 14:26:44 · answer #5 · answered by sunshine23511 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋