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What are the exact independent student status criteria set by the federal government so I can figure out if my foster grandson qualifies on his own?

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What are the exact independent student status criteria set by the federal government so I can figure out if my foster grandson qualifies on his own?
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2026-27 FAFSA independent student foster care at any time since age 13 official Federal Student Aid criteriaGoogle ↗
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Federal Student Aid Handbook 2026-2027 foster care ward of court age 13 independent student documentationGoogle ↗
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2026-27 FAFSA independent student foster care at any time since age 13 official Federal Student Aid criteria Google ↗
Federal Student Aid Handbook 2026-2027 foster care ward of court age 13 independent student documentation Google ↗
  1. Filling Out the FAFSA Form · fsapartners.ed.gov
  2. 20 U.S.C. § 1087uu–2: Special rules for independent students · uscode.house.gov
  3. Special Cases · fsapartners.ed.gov
  4. 2026-27 Counselor and Mentors Handbook · financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov

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2026-27 FAFSA independent student foster care at any time since age 13 official Federal Student Aid criteria
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Federal Student Aid Handbook 2026-2027 foster care ward of court age 13 independent student documentation
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