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Podcast: The College Investor Audio Show
Episode: Dependent vs. Independent Student For Financial Aid
Description: It can be confusing to understand whether you're a dependent or independent student for FAFSA and financial aid purposes.Given the current cost of higher education, college students need all the help they can get when paying for college. There are a variety of different ways to pay for college, including paying your own way, scholarships, grants, and student loans.Nearly all forms of financial aid start with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form that is made available by the U.S. government. And one of the key sections of the...