Is a WVARNG SMP Cadet, with Basic and AIT DD214 college student considered an independent student status for FASFA?

2020-04-23T15:52:42-04:00

WVU Finance and supposedly VA Rep is stating that the SM SMP Cadet in the WVARNG with Basic and AIT DD214 is not considered either Active duty or Veteran for FASFA independent student status. I know the kid isn't a dip dyed and fried vet but he pays his own bills and serves. Can anyone help me prove his status or tell me why WVU isn't considering him an Independent student?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2020 4:09 PM

2020-04-23T16:09:55-04:00

https://va.org/what-is-a-veteran-the-legal-definition/

What is a Veteran? The Legal Definition - VA.org

A person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2020 4:11 PM

2020-04-23T16:11:40-04:00

https://www.simpletuition.com/financial-aid/independent-or-dependent-student-status/

How to determine independent or dependent student status | SimpleTuition

The difference between independent student or a dependent student centers on the level of access the student has to financial resources from their parents.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2020 4:16 PM

2020-04-23T16:16:22-04:00

https://www.fastweb.com/financial-aid/articles/how-do-i-become-independent-on-the-fafsa-if-i-am-under-age-24

How Do I Become Independent on the FAFSA If I Am Under Age 24?

Is it easy to get independent student status for financial aid eligibility? Find out now.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2020 4:19 PM

2020-04-23T16:19:53-04:00

https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/dependency

Dependency Status

Your dependency status determines whose information you must report on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Apr 23 at 2020 5:32 PM

2020-04-23T17:32:40-04:00

Is he being claimed on someone else's tax return? If so it is nearly impossible to claim independence

Response by Cadet SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2020 8:58 PM

2020-04-24T20:58:25-04:00

Short answer is yes you are an independent student

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2020 8:29 AM

2020-05-08T08:29:38-04:00

I found the FASFA rules and guidance. I found the Law. I found the VA requirements. He fits all the requirements. The VA verifying official and the Financial Aid Office will not accept any of the information. If I was wrong or in error, I would stop. Everything I have found says that he should be considered an Independent Student. We are not asking for anything he hasn't earned. Does anyone know someone who can help us?

Response by Herbert Cutright made May 26 at 2022 4:24 PM

2022-05-26T16:24:32-04:00

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