Select the approximate annual adjusted gross income of the student, if any (including wages, salaries, tips, business and farm income, and commissions). Families can use our Net Price Calculator, which estimates the amount of grants, scholarships and aid that may be available to estimate the “net price” of attendance. For students from other countries, select Other,
An independent student meets any one of these criteria:
Be 24 years of age or older by December 31 of the award year
Be an orphan (both parents deceased), ward of the court, in foster care or was a ward of the court when 13 years or older
Be a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States or serving on active duty for other than training purposes
Be a graduate or professional student
Be a married individual
Have legal dependents other than a spouse
Be an emancipated minor or in legal guardianship
Be a homeless youth
Be a student for whom a financial aid administrator makes a documented determination of independence by reason of other unusual circumstances.