No Parental Information

For financial aid purposes, a student is considered a dependent of their parents and parent information is required on the FAFSA unless the student is:

  • 24-years-old
  • married
  • serving on active duty in the US Armed Forces
  • a veteran
  • a parent with dependents
  • an emancipated minor
  • homeless
  • assigned a legal guardian before the age of 18

Exceptions

If you have an unusual circumstance, you may appeal to be considered independently from your parents. Unusual circumstances typically involve a family situation that makes it difficult for you to get both of your parents’ information, such as an abusive family environment, abandonment or incarceration of a parent.

If your parents simply refuse to provide their information on the FAFSA, this is not a valid exception. In this case, you may request limited financial aid.

Start an appeal

ÌýSubmit the Statement of No Parental InformationÌýthat corresponds with your academic year & all required supporting documents.


ÌýÌý2026-27 Statement of No Parental Information

ÌýÌý2027-28 Statement of No Parental Information
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ÌýAdvisor reviews whether an adjustment is possibleÌý

ÌýAppeal decision emailed Ìý

Response timesÌý

It may take around 4 to 6 weeks to review your appeal. The complexity of your circumstances and when you submit your appeal can impact response times.Ìý

ÌýWe cannot review appeals without both supporting documents, and failing to include them with your Statement of No Parental Information will further delay a decision.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to helping you however we can as soon as possible.

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