2017-2018 INDEPENDENT STATUS DOCUMENTATION FORM
If you answered “Yes” to the question: “At any time since you turned age 13, were
both your parents deceased, were you in foster care or were you a dependent or
ward of the court?”
o Please provide either death certificates or documentation confirming foster
care of ward of the court status
If you answered “Yes” to the question: “As determined by the court in your state of
legal residence, are you or were you an emancipated minor?”
o Please provide supporting documentation from the court.
If you answered “Yes” to the question: “As determined by a court in your state of
legal residence, are you or were you in legal guardianship?”
o Please provide supporting documentation from the court
If you answered “Yes” to the question: “On or after July 1, 2016, were you homeless
or were you at risk of being homeless”?
o Please provide supporting documentation from the homeless shelter
My signature below indicates that all information provided is true and accurate.
Student Signature ________________________________________
Date _________________________