Student Homeless Youth Documentation
You didn’t report information about your parents because you indicated that you are an unaccompanied youth and homeless, or an unaccompanied youth at risk of homelessness. Because of this, you are required to submit certain documents to the Financial Aid Office. If you stated on the FAFSA that you fall under one of the categories listed below, please submit the documents needed to the Financial Aid Office in order for a determination to be made. If the documents submitted do not prove you were eligible for that circumstance, you will be required to correct the question on the FAFSA and in most cases enter parent(s) information on the FASFA. Please talk to the Financial Aid staff if you feel you should not enter parent(s) information on the FAFSA or submit a Student Dependency Override Form to the Financial Aid Office.
| You said on the FAFSA®… | Documents to submit to Financial Aid |
|---|---|
| At any time on or after July 1, 2023, did your high school or school district homeless liaison determine that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless or were self-supporting and at risk of being homeless? | Letter from homeless liaison at high school (on letterhead) |
| At any time on or after July 1, 2023, did the director or designee of an emergency or transitional shelter, street outreach program, homeless youth drop-in center, or other program serving those experiencing homelessness determine that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless or were self-supporting and at risk of being homeless? | Letter from director of emergency shelter or transitional housing program (on letterhead) |
| At any time on or after July 1, 2023, did the director or designee of a project supported by a federal TRIO or GEAR UP program grant determine that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless or were self-supporting and at risk of being homeless? | Letter from director of a runaway or homeless youth basic center or transitional living program (on letterhead) |
| Are you an unaccompanied youth who is homeless or self-supporting and at risk of being homeless? | Student Dependency Override Form |
| At any time on or after July 1, 2023, did a Financial Aid Administrator (FAA) determine that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless or were self-supporting and at risk of being homeless? | Student Dependency Override Form |
| You have special and unusual extenuating circumstance that can be documented for your financial aid administrator. | Student Dependency Override Form |
| Do unusual circumstances prevent you from contacting your parents or would contacting your parents pose a risk to you? | Student Dependency Override Form |