<p>^See [Dependent</a> or Independent Student - Financial Aid - CUNY](<a href=“http://www.cuny.edu/admissions/financial-aid/student-eligibility/dependent-independent.html]Dependent ”>http://www.cuny.edu/admissions/financial-aid/student-eligibility/dependent-independent.html )
Age: 22 to 34</p>
<p>Students are not automatically considered to be independent for the purposes of the TAP program until they are 35 years old. In the meantime, they must meet all of the following conditions to be considered independent. </p>
<p>The Student:
<p>If the student answers yes to any of the questions on the TAP application, and is under the age of 35, he/she must provide parent financial information to be considered for TAP
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<p>Yes the guidelines for independent students are different for TAP than they are for FAFSA. For TAP you can remain a dependent until you are 35. Because you are still living with your parents ( you said they are your dependent s and you are part of their expenses) you must include their income and assets</p>