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Can a Dependent Student File the FAFSA as Independent if the Student's Parents Don't File Federal Income Tax Returns?

Can you submit your FAFSA without your parents' tax documents? See if you qualify for a dependency override. It's not as easy as you think.

Shawna Newman

July 22, 2020

Can a Dependent Student File the FAFSA as Independent if the Student's Parents Don't File Federal Income Tax Returns?
Most students are considered dependents, but can you file as an independent to prevent a FAFSA hold up?

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Shawna Newman covers various topics related to post-secondary education, including trade schools, the military, and college. She details strategies for paying for school, such as scholarships, financial ai...

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