Please note that this form is ONLY for U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Complete this form if you do not meet the federal criteria to be considered independent for financial aid purposes but can demonstrate a
compelling reason for excluding parent information on your 2023–2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2023–2024 Dependency Override Request Form
Phone: 215.895.1600
Fax: 215.895.2939
Email via ask.drexel.edu
drexel.edu/drexelcentral
Date ___________________________________________
Student’s Name ___________________________________________ University ID __________________________
Complete this form based on your relationship with your biological or legal parent(s). Due to the sensitive nature of this type of information,
please be assured that any information you share with Drexel University’s Oce of Financial Aid will remain confidential. Conditions that MAY
warrant a dependency override are listed below. Please mark all that apply to your situation.
Abandonment: Your parent(s) retained legal custody of you, but voluntarily left or were purposely absent. Their whereabouts are unknown,
or you cannot readily reach them. You have not had contact with your parent(s) and they have not provided you with any emotional or financial
support for an extended period of time.
Abuse: Your health or safety was at risk due to living with your parent(s) in an environment that included physical, sexual, emotional, verbal,
or substance (drug/alcohol) abuse.
Incarceration: At least one parent is in prison as a result of their participation in illegal activities and you do not have contact with or receive
any support from your other parent.
Institutionalization: At least one parent is institutionalized and lacks the mental capacity to complete the FAFSA and you do not have
contact with or receive any support from your other parent.
Death: Your custodial parent is no longer living, and you do not have contact with or receive any support from your other parent. (If your
custodial parent has passed away, submit a copy of their death certificate, obituary, or memorial program.)
Location Unknown: Your parents do not reside in the United States and cannot be contacted.
New Request
Renewal Request
Complete the information below based on your relationship with both of your biological/legal parents.
1. Provide the month and year that you became estranged from your parent(s):
___________________________________________
2. Mark the statement below that best describes your situation:
I was living with my parent(s) at the time and was kicked out or told I could no longer live with them.
I was living with my parent(s) at the time and left the home due to abuse, conflict, or discord.
I lived with my parents until I turned 18 or graduated from high school and was not forced to move out.
I never lived with either parent and lived with others but was never legally adopted or under legal guardianship of anyone else.
Other (please explain):
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. To your knowledge, did either of your parents claim you as a dependent when they filed their 2021 income tax return?
Yes
No
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