Yes, I think that I count as a dependent student.
OK, no problem. A legal parent is your biological or adoptive parent, or your legal parent as determined by the state.
What if my parents aren't going to help me pay for college and refuse to provide information for my FAFSA form?
You can t be considered independent of your parents just because they refuse to help you with this process. If you do not provide their information on the FAFSA form , the application will be considered rejected , and you might not be able to receive any federal student aid. The most you would be able to get depending on what the financial aid office at your college decides would be a loan called an unsubsidized loan. The FAFSA instructions will tell you what to do if you are in this situation. Learn more about how to fill out the FAFSA form when your parents aren t supporting you and won t provide their information. What happens if I do not have the requested information?