<p>I’ll voice an alternate opinion. There have been a number of families who have posted here in the past who support relatives…grandparents, cousins, aunts/uncles in their native countries. These folks do not live with these families. I believe FAFSA views this support as a CHOICE you are making. You could just as easily make the choice to fund your child’s college education. Please understand I am NOT criticizing families for supporting relatives in their native countries…but the FAFSA does not count these folks as “members of your household”. They are NOT members of your household and it really doesn’t matter how much money you are sending them…you are supporting THEIR household…not part of yours.</p>