In order to be considered as an independent student for financial aid p You can apply online aturposes, you must meet one of the following six criteria:
- Be over 24;
- Be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces;
- Be enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program;
- Be married;
- Have legal dependents other than a spouse;
- Be an orphan or ward of the court, or have been a ward of the court until age 18.
