How do I apply for FAFSA without involving my parents?

Question

This may sound silly but is there really no way to bypass having to involve my parents in filling out a FAFSA application? I live on my own but I am not over 24yrs old. I guess that is the big kicker...

I live alone and will be paying for the college courses myself so I didn't see any need to contact my parents about this.

Help?

Answer 1

You have to be able to answer yes to one or more of the following questions:

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/FOTWWebApp/fotw0...

Answer 2

Can your parents still claim you as a dependant?  If you are living on your own, then they probably can't.  If that is the case then you don't have to report their income.  If you have already been accepted at a school, go to the Financial Aid office and ask for some help filling out the forms.

Answer 3

You have to speak to your financial aid advisor.

Answer 4

No way around it.  Sorry.  All kids in your situation have to provide this information.  By providing it, you will be able to get a student loan in your name withoug using them as a cosigner.