Reporting Parents' Financial Information
Yes, unless you are married, have dependent children or unique circumstances, you are considered a dependent student.
What if I have no contact with my parents?If you don't know where your parents live, or you've left home due to an abusive situation, fill out the FAFSA and then immediately get in touch with the financial aid office at the college or trade school you plan to attend. The financial aid administrator will tell you what to do next. Don't put this off or you might miss financial aid deadlines!