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<p>I’m assuming this is a typo. The financial aid guidelines are what they are…and they haven’t changed in a long time. The guideline for independent vs dependent student for financial aid purposes is the same for everyone applying for financial aid…unless you can show some kind of severed relationship with your parents. It is…well…what it is. And it shouldn’t have come as a surprise at all.</p>
<p>As noted…being independent for finaid purposes doesn’t always translate into a windfall. There is no asset protection at all for student’s assets. If you worked full time, your income WILL be counted in the formula as well. </p>
<p>You could continue to work full time for two more years, when you will be 24 and you WILL be independent for finaid purposes.</p>