The government does provide an independent student designation for students that can convince their financial aid office they are truly independent. Criteria for filing as an independent student. To complete a FAFSA as independent student, however, you must meet some pretty specific criteria. You must.
Theodore Roosevelt Sr., (1831-1877), was the father of President Theodore Roosevelt. During the Civil War, he paid a substitute $300.00 to fight his battles!! Harvard educated rough rider Roosevelt actually has his face carved on Mouth Rushmore next to President Lincoln.
Theodore Roosevelt's much-heralded charge up Cuba's San-Juan Hill made him into a national hero. When the Spanish-American War erupted, he helped form a volunteer regiment called the Rough Riders. His success in the war led to the governor's office and then the Vice-Presidency. Up to this point, the Vice-President had little power, and few had gone on to the White House unless a tragedy befell the President.