Question by : Can a dependent student get federal aid if the parents won’t fill out their portion of the FAFSA?
In this case its my niece thats dependent and she filled out her part but her parents are either not cooperative or irresponsible in the matter of helping her complete the partents portion. And the family had all their taxes done by one tax expert and my niece doesn’t have access to her own taxes (or her parents) without their cooperation either. Is it possible to just check “No I don’t want Grants” because she wouldn’t get them anyway, and just proceed without her parents info, and let them process loans? Is there policy for children with irresponsible parents? I’m sure there are others, and the student shouldn’t be put at a disadvantage.

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Answer by K. B.
If you are a dependent student, the family information is required.

FAFSA (perhaps unfairly) assumes your parents can and will give you money for college, and the amount you can be loaned hinges on this. So, if your parents are rich and won’t give you a dime, your loans are the same amount as the rich kid whose parents are paying for everything.

I don’t believe the loans will be processed at all without the required information.

Answer by Neeke
probably some. but the financial aid office would have to go beyond their scripts and templates they have to use. it’s best to pay some cash when you register for classes. next time file independent.

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