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Allow students under 24 who are living on their own to be able to file independently for financial aid.

Created by S.H. on August 04, 2015

This petition will allow students who have a low income and who support themselves to be able to file independently for financial aid for college. As it currently stands, the requirements for filing independendtly are as follows: at least 24 years old, married, a graduate or professional student, a veteran, a member of the armed forces, an orphan, a ward of the court, someone with legal dependents other than a spouse, an emancipated minor or someone who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

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