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Dependency overrides are rare and occur in unusual circumstances. Dependency overrides often involve an involuntary dissolution of the family or situations in which it would be harmful for the student to have contact with their parents.

Include information regarding the applicant's relationship with his/her parents, why they are unable to contribute to the applicant's education, and any additional information that will distinguish the applicant's situation as out of the ordinary. You may use the back of this form if additional space is needed.

The Supplement Form is used by CUNY to determine potential eligibility for the New York States Part-Time Study (APTS) program. STEP# 1: Login to CUNYfirst at: https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu. STEP# 2: Select HR/Campus Solutions from the menu on the left.

Parents refuse to contribute to the student's education; Parents are unwilling to provide information on the application or for verification; Parents do not claim the student as a dependent for income tax purposes; Student demonstrates total self-sufficiency.

Appeal Requirements A separate letter from an independent 3rd party source (ex. counselor, medical authority, clergy, court, government agency) who can attest first-hand to your special circumstance. This signed letter must be detailed and include as much information about your situation as possible.

To apply for a dependency override, contact the college's financial aid office. You can request a dependency override at any time, even in the middle of the academic year. The financial aid office can ask you to complete a form or to submit a letter along with documentation of the unusual circumstances.

You must update anything that changes your dependency status (for instance, you are now pregnant or are now in legal guardianship) except a change in your marital status. If your marital status changes, you must speak to the financial aid office to determine whether you may update the FAFSA form.

The dependent's birth certificate, and if needed, the birth and marriage certificates of any individuals, including yourself, that prove the dependent is related to you. For an adopted dependent, send an adoption decree or proof the child was lawfully placed with you or someone related to you for legal adoption.

Submitting your appeal is EASY! Step 1: Read this entire page and contact your advisor. Ask them if you need to submit an appeal! Step 2: Fill out the Academic appeal forms using your Bronco Login. Step 3: Upload supporting documents through CUNYfirst Self-Service under “Document Upload (Appeals).”

2. Documentation from a third party who is aware of your situation. This could include written letters from third parties, such as clergy, teachers, counselors, and/or social workers, who know of your family circumstances. Other students and/or friends may or may not be appropriate as independent third parties.

A dependency override is a status granted by a school's financial aid office that allows you to exclude your parent's information from your FAFSA even if you're originally considered dependent.

Dependency overrides are rare and occur in unusual circumstances. Dependency overrides often involve an involuntary dissolution of the family or situations in which it would be harmful for the student to have contact with their parents.

Apply for an Initial Dependency Override Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Print and complete the Dependency Override Request form below. Print and have at least three (3) professional third parties complete the Personal Statement by a Professional Third Party form below.

Include information regarding the applicant's relationship with his/her parents, why they are unable to contribute to the applicant's education, and any additional information that will distinguish the applicant's situation as out of the ordinary. You may use the back of this form if additional space is needed.

The Supplement Form is used by CUNY to determine potential eligibility for the New York States Part-Time Study (APTS) program. STEP# 1: Login to CUNYfirst at: https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu. STEP# 2: Select HR/Campus Solutions from the menu on the left.

Parents refuse to contribute to the student's education; Parents are unwilling to provide information on the application or for verification; Parents do not claim the student as a dependent for income tax purposes; Student demonstrates total self-sufficiency.

Appeal Requirements A separate letter from an independent 3rd party source (ex. counselor, medical authority, clergy, court, government agency) who can attest first-hand to your special circumstance. This signed letter must be detailed and include as much information about your situation as possible.

To apply for a dependency override, contact the college's financial aid office. You can request a dependency override at any time, even in the middle of the academic year. The financial aid office can ask you to complete a form or to submit a letter along with documentation of the unusual circumstances.

You must update anything that changes your dependency status (for instance, you are now pregnant or are now in legal guardianship) except a change in your marital status. If your marital status changes, you must speak to the financial aid office to determine whether you may update the FAFSA form.

The dependent's birth certificate, and if needed, the birth and marriage certificates of any individuals, including yourself, that prove the dependent is related to you. For an adopted dependent, send an adoption decree or proof the child was lawfully placed with you or someone related to you for legal adoption.

Submitting your appeal is EASY! Step 1: Read this entire page and contact your advisor. Ask them if you need to submit an appeal! Step 2: Fill out the Academic appeal forms using your Bronco Login. Step 3: Upload supporting documents through CUNYfirst Self-Service under “Document Upload (Appeals).”

2. Documentation from a third party who is aware of your situation. This could include written letters from third parties, such as clergy, teachers, counselors, and/or social workers, who know of your family circumstances. Other students and/or friends may or may not be appropriate as independent third parties.

A dependency override is a status granted by a school's financial aid office that allows you to exclude your parent's information from your FAFSA even if you're originally considered dependent.

Apply for an Initial Dependency Override Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Print and complete the Dependency Override Request form below. Print and have at least three (3) professional third parties complete the Personal Statement by a Professional Third Party form below.