Financial Aid

When you apply for federal student aid, you report certain financial information to determine your financial need. Financial need affects whether you receive most types of federal student aid and-if you're eligible-how much you'll receive. You'll need to know whose financial information to report on your application-yours or yours and your parents' information.

In keeping with the Higher Education Act (HEA), the federal government defines an independent student as someone who fits into one or more of six specific categories.

You will be considered an independent student if -

you are 24 years of age or older by December 31 of the award year;
both your parents are deceased or you are a ward of the court or were until you reached age 18;
you are a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States;
you are a graduate or professional student;
you were married or legally separated; or
you have legal dependents other than a spouse.

More information about dependency status

Essential Determiners

What is your class standing?

What is your enrollment status?

Are you a resident of Washington?

Related Links

FAFSA on the Web

Loan Entrance Counseling

Sign Your 0809 MPN Online

Track Your Loan Status

Veterans Affairs

Office of Financial Aid
Location: SEM 3127
Hours:
M-F 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone:(360) 867-6205
Fax: (360) 867-6576
Email: Financial Aid

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Last Updated: September 08, 2008

The Evergreen State College

2700 Evergreen Parkway NW

Olympia, Washington 98505

(360) 867-6000