<p>No, being over 18 and receiving SSD does not make him independent for FAFSA. A student has to be 24 or over or meet one of the other criteria listed in FAFSA to be considered independent for FA purposes. Receiving SSD is not one of the criteria for independence on FAFSA. When he applies for FA, parent income and assets will have to be reported.</p>
<p>Student income and assets must also be reported. But untaxed SS benefits are not reportable income on FAFSA.</p>