Married or Single Independent Students

A student attains independent status when he/she meets one or more of the following criteria:

1. Attains age 24 before January 1st of the first calendar year of the award year;
2. Is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces;
3. Is a graduate or professional student;
4. Is married as of the date he/she applies;
5. Is a ward/dependent of the court, or was in foster care;
6. Has legal dependents other than a spouse, for which the student currently provides more than 50% of support;
7. Is an emancipated minor as determined by a court; or
8. Is currently serving on active duty for purposes other than training.
9. Homeless as determined by the lack of fixed, regular and adequate housing.