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\n[sssoffice@txstate.edu](sssoffice@txstate.edu)  \nStudent Name:   Student ID: A0   \nDependency Status on FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)  \nIndependent Dependent Not Applicable, did not complete FAFSA  \n*If you are Independent, you do not need a parent/guardian signature.  \nBackground and Financial Information  \nCheck all that apply:  \nFor the 2017 Income Tax Year,  \nI (self/and spouse) completed a tax return.  \n My parents completed a tax return.  \nI certify that my (my parents) household number (family size) is  persons,  \nand my (my family) taxable household income is  .  \n*This amount can be found on your 2017 tax form 1040EZ-line 6, 1040A-line 26, or 1040-line 43  \nI (my parents) were not required to file a tax return.  \nIf you/your family was not required tofile a federal tax return, attach a letter signed by yourself (if Independent) or by your parent/guardian (if Dependent) stating that no tax form was required. Your  \napplication will not be processed ifyou do not attach a letter.  \nThe chart below determines if you qualify within the current Federal TRIO Income guidelines.  \n| Size of\u003Cbr>Family Unit | 48 Contiguous States, D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions | Alaska | Hawaii |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | $18,210 | $22,770 | $20,940 |\n| 2 | $24,690 | $30,870 | $28,395 |\n| 3 | $31,170 | $38,970 | $35,850 |\n| 4 | $37,650 | $47,070 | $43,305 |\n| 5 | $44,130 | $55,170 | $50,760 |\n| 6 | $50,610 | $63,270 | $58,215 |\n| 7 | $57,090 | $71,370 | $65,670 |\n| 8 | $63,570 | $79,470 | $73,125 |\n\nCertification and Signature(s) -I certify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.  \nStudent Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature (if Dependent) Date  \nINDEPENDENT OR DEPENDENT STUDENT?  \nNot sure what your dependency status is/ would be on the FAFSA?  \nWhen applying for FAFSA, all applicants are considered either “independent” or “dependent.”  \nBy answering the questions below, you can determine which category you fit into.  \n􀁸 Will you be 24 or older by Dec. 31 of the school year for which you are applying for financial aid?  \n􀁸 Will you be working toward a master’s or doctorate degree (such as M.A., M.B.A., M.D., J.D., Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)?  \n􀁸 Are you married or separated but not divorced?  \n􀁸 Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you?  \n􀁸 Do you have dependents (other than children or a spouse) who live with you and receive more than half of their support from you?  \n􀁸 At any time since you turned age 13, were both of your parents deceased, were you in foster care, or were you a ward or dependent of the court?  \n􀁸 Are you an emancipated minor or are you in a legal guardianship as determined by a court?  \n􀁸 Are you an unaccompanied youth who is homeless or self-supporting and at risk of being homeless?  \n􀁸 Are you currently serving on active duty in the U.S. armed forces for purposes other than training?  \n􀁸 Are you a veteran of the U.S. armed forces?  \nSource: [https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/infographic-accessible](https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/infographic-accessible)  \nIf your answer is ‘no’ to every question, you are considered a dependent student and are required to provide your parents’ financial information on the SSS Income Verification form. 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