Dependents:
For financial aid purposes, a dependent is a child or other person for whom more than half support is provided by the student. This child or other person may be claimed on the federal income tax return, or listed as a dependent for non-taxable benefits, etc.

Dependent Student:
An undergraduate student is a dependent student when parents provide more than half of the financial support. A dependent student is not married, is under 24 years of age, has no legal dependents, and is not an orphan or ward of the court, or a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Parents of a dependent student must submit parental information on the FAFSA for their son or daughter to be considered for financial aid.

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