children in college abroad, how it affects EFC and Aid?

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What difference will it make? He would have to show two full years of independent support…including paying all of his living expenses and college costs. Will he be able to do so?

Read this part again…I don’t think his age matters.

To prove your financial independence, you must be able to document that you have been totally self-sufficient for two full years prior to the residence determination date, supporting yourself, for example, through jobs, financial aid, commercial/institutional loans in your name only, and documentable savings from your earnings. This also means you can’t have been claimed as an income tax dependent by any individual or have accepted gifts (cash or other support) that contributed to your subsistence for two tax years immediately preceding the term.

In his case, he could be independent for financial aid FAFSA purposes if he is age 24. That would be the case. BUT that does not mean he would be considered an instate resident for tuition purposes at UCLA.

How many terms has he used the Pell Grant…because that IS limited.