<p>My parents plan to have me fill out the FAFSA as if I am not dependent on them. I guess to work the system and get more financial aid. Since I am dependent on them can’t I get in trouble for not including their income while filling out the FAFSA?</p>
<p>Your parents’ “plan” is naive and is proof that they don’t understand the rules. Unless you’re 24, a vet, have a dependent child, etc, you will NOT BE ABLE to submit FAFSA without their info.</p>
<p>Have your parents ask themselves these questions…If students could do what they are suggesting, then why wouldn’t all students do this? Do they think that the feds are that stupid??? If this were possible, every student would qualify for full Pell grants. lol</p>