Spring 2009
Committee:
President
Whereas, Students can only file as an independent student on the Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form if you are over the age of 24;
Whereas, There are several cases of students being financially independent before the age of 24;
Whereas, The Department of Education FAFSA application only takes into account those who come from traditional households; and
Whereas, Those who are from the non-traditional households and those who are financially independent before the age of 24 will be considered ineligible for receiving financial aid under current standards;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges recommend to the Department of Education that there be a special circumstance section on the FAFSA application similar to that of the College Scholarship Services (CSS) Profile.
Whereas, There are several cases of students being financially independent before the age of 24;
Whereas, The Department of Education FAFSA application only takes into account those who come from traditional households; and
Whereas, Those who are from the non-traditional households and those who are financially independent before the age of 24 will be considered ineligible for receiving financial aid under current standards;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges recommend to the Department of Education that there be a special circumstance section on the FAFSA application similar to that of the College Scholarship Services (CSS) Profile.
Status
Completed. In the Spring of 2013 a delegation of students, including the SSCCC President, met with the Under Secretary of the US Department of Education to discuss changes to the FAFSA regarding "Independent Status".