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If I am over 18 years old and attending the Academy, why am I still considered a Dependent?

For Financial Aid purposes, reaching your 18th birthday does not guarantee Independent status. The policy regarding determination of Dependent vs Independent students is determined by the US Department of Education. For further details regarding Dependency issues, please visit:

http://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/learn/fafsa.jsp#dependency

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