Do I need to provide my parents' income information on the FAFSA if I was homeless, in foster care, assigned a legal guardian, emancipated, or adopted?
Generally if you are under the age of 24 and not married, you will need to provide your parents information regardless of currently living with them or not. However, each case is unique and you may not need to provide their information. Such cases may include:
Do I need to provide a home address on the FAFSA?
Use a mailing address where you can reliably receive mail. This can be a relative or a friend who has given permission to use the address.
What documents can I use to prove I was a homeless youth?
A statement stating you were at risk or became homeless from:
What if I cannot provide a homeless youth determination?
Still submit the FAFSA. Once the form is submitted, you can request a homeless youth determination from UVU's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. This is not required, but it helps to determine your need. Some documentation that you may want to submit:
What documents can I use to verify my former foster status?
A copy of a court order, statement from a state or county child welfare agency, statement from a private provider agency that delivers child welfare services, or a statement from; an attorney, guardian ad litem, or court-appointed special advocate documenting the person's relationship to the student as well as the latter's foster youth status.
I currently live with a relative, do I need to provide their information on the FASFA?
If you are currently living with grandparents or other relatives, their data should not be reported on the FAFSA unless they have legally adopted you.
I'm currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training. Do I need to submit my parent's information?
No. If you are currently serving the U.S. Armed forces or are a National Guard or Reserves enlistee who is on active duty for other than state or training purposes, you do not need to submit parent information.
What makes me a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
A veteran is anyone who has or currently is serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, or is/was a National Guard or Reserve enlistee who was called to active duty for other than state or training purposes, or is/was a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies. Also,if released from active duty, cannot have had a dishonorable discharge.
What if I still have questions or still think that I do not need to submit my parents' information?
Please contact the UVU Financial Aid Office to speak with a Financial Aid counselor. We are more than happy to answer your questions and to help guide you through the process.