Student Financial Aid and Scholarships has the authority, through Section 480(d)(7) of the Higher Education Act, to change a student's status from dependent to independent in cases involving unusual circumstances.
We will review your file for a Dependency Override in cases of abuse, abandonment, or neglect. If your situation falls under one of these reasons, select the appropriate option below and follow the instructions.
We cannot process a dependency override for any of the following reasons:
- Parents refuse to contribute to the student's education;
- Parents are unwilling to provide information on the application or for verification;
- Parents do not claim the student as a dependent for income tax purposes;
- Student demonstrates total self-sufficiency.
- Apply for an Initial Dependency Override
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- Print and complete the Dependency Override Request form below.
- Print and have at least three (3) professional third parties complete the Personal Statement by a Professional Third Party form below.
- Provide a personal statement indicating your relationship with your biological mother and father.
- Submit all forms and supporting documentation to our office.
- Allow 2-3 weeks for the Dependency Override to be processed.
18-19 Dependency Override Request
19-20 Dependency Override Request
18-19 Personal Statement by a Professional Third Party
19-20 Personal Statement by a Professional Third Party
- Renew Your Dependency Override
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- Print and complete the Dependency Override Renewal form below.
- Submit all forms and supporting documentation to our office.
- Allow 2-3 weeks for the Dependency Override Renewal to be processed.
18-19 Dependency Override Renewal
19-20 Dependency Override Renewal
