Every year the Department of Education randomly selects students for a process called verification.  You may need to complete the forms listed below if you were selected.  You may contact the financial aid office to confirm that you are submitting the correct forms for the 2004-2005 year.

2004-2005 Student Data Form
2004-2005 Parents Resource Letter
2004-2005 Student Resource Letter
2004-2005 Verification Worksheet for Dependent Student
2004-2005 Verification Worksheet for Independent Student
2004-2005 Worksheet A-B-C
2004-2005 Worksheet for FAFSA Question #31

Dependent vs. Independent

2004-2005

The federal guidelines listed below for the 2004-2005 year determine if you are a dependent or independent student.

If you (the student) answer "NO" to every question listed below you are considered a dependent student.

1. Were you born before January 1, 1981?

2. During the school year 2004-2005, will you be working on a master's or doctorate program (such as an MA, MBA, MD, JD, PhD, EdD, or graduate certificate, etc.)?

3. As of today, are you married? (Answer "YES" if you are separated but not divorced.)

4. Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you?

5. Do you have dependents (other than your children or spouse) who live with you and who receive more than half of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2005?

6. Are you an orphan, or are you or were you (until age 18) a ward/dependent of the court?

7. Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?  

(Answer "No" (you are not a veteran) if you (1) have never engaged in active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, (2) are currently an ROTC student or a cadet or midshipman at a service academy, or (3) are a National Guard or Reserves enlistee activated only for training.  Also answer "No" if you are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and will continue to serve through June 30, 2005.)

(Answer "Yes" (you are a veteran) if you (1) have engaged in active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard) or as a member of the National Guard or Reserves who was called to active duty for purposes other than training, or where a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies, and (2) were releases under a condition other than dishonorable. Also answer "Yes" if you are not a veteran now but will be one by June 30, 2005.