Forms & Documents
Am I considered a dependent or independent student?
Dependent Student Criteria
If none of the criteria listed below apply to you, you may be considered a dependent student and required to provide your parents’ financial information.
- Will you be 24 or older by Dec 31?
- Will you be working toward your master’s or doctorate degree?
- Are you married or separated but not divorced?
- Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you?
- Do you have dependents who live with you and receive more than half of their support from you?
- At any time since the age 13 were both of your parents deceased, were you in foster care, or were you a ward or dependent or legal guardianship of the court?
- Are you an emancipated minor?
- Are you an unaccompanied youth who is homeless or self-supporting at the risk of being homeless?
- Are you currently serving on active duty in the US armed forces for purposes other than training?
- Are you a veteran of the US armed forces?
Independent Student Criteria
If you answer yes to any of the questions below, then you may be an independent student. You may not be required to provide parental information.
- Will you be 24 or older by Dec 31?
- Will you be working toward your master’s or doctorate degree?
- Are you married or separated but not divorced?
- Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you?
- Do you have dependents who live with you and receive more than half of their support from you?
- At any time since the age 13 were both of your parents deceased, were you in foster care, or were you a ward or dependent or legal guardianship of the court?
- Are you an emancipated minor?
- Are you an unaccompanied youth who is homeless or self-supporting at the risk of being homeless?
- Are you currently serving on active duty in the US armed forces for purposes other than training?
- Are you a veteran of the US armed forces?
2025-2026
Dependent Student Verification Forms
Independent Student Verification Forms
Other Documents
- Agency Billing Form
- Asset Clarification Form
- CCP Third Degree Form
- Consumer Information Guide
- Degree Clarification Form
- Dependency Override
- Documentation of Bankruptcy Resolution
- Documentation of Citizenship or Eligible Non-Citizen Status
- Documentation of Default Resolution
- Drug Conviction Eligibility Worksheet
- Financial Aid Package Guide
- High School Completion Status
- Homeless Affirmation Form
- How to get an IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter
- Identity & Statement of Educational Purpose
- IRS Verification of Non-Filing Statement
- Letter of Intent
- Orphan, Dependent/Ward of Court, or in Foster Care Documentation
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Form
- Special Circumstances Form
- Selective Service Verification
- Total and Permanent Disability Statement
- Unusual Enrollment History Form
- Verification of 2021 Income Information for Individuals with Special Tax Situations
2024-25-2026
Dependent Student Verification Forms
Independent Student Verification Forms
Other Documents
- Agency Billing Form
- Asset Clarification Form
- CCP Third Degree Form
- Consumer Information Guide
- Degree Clarification
- Dependency Override Policy
- Documentation of Bankruptcy Resolution
- Documentation of Citizenship or Eligible Non-Citizen Status
- Documentation of Default Resolution
- High School Completion Status
- Homeless Affirmation Form
- Identity & Statement of Educational Purpose
- Letter of Intent
- Orphan, Dependent/Ward of Court, or In Foster Care Documentation
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Form
- Selective Service Verification
- Special Circumstances Form
- Total and Permanent Disability Statement
- Unusual Enrollment History Form
- Verification of 2020 Income Information for Individuals with Special Tax Situations
- Verification of Non-Filing Statement
Completed Forms
Completed forms may be dropped off:
WSCO Financial Aid office
Faxed to: 740.376.0257
Mailed to: 710 Colegate Dr., Marietta, OH 45750
Emailed to: finaid@wscc.edu
