6:5 Determining Your FAFSA Situation

Adapted from NerdScholar

The one-size-fits-all FAFSA can be confusing for students with non-traditional families. The website below, NerdScholar, can help you answer questions like: 

• Who counts as my parent?
• Do I qualify for a dependency override?
• Should I fill out the form if I am undocumented?

Be sure to learn from NerdScholar about filling out the FAFSA with your situation. Remember, the FAFSA is one of the most important ways to get federal, state, and institutional financial aid.