Instructions for Completing a Dependent Verification Form
Section 1. Household Size
For the household questions below, use the following:
- 2023-24 FAFSA, refer to the dates July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
| Who to Report in Your Household | |
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| First, list the student who is attending Whitworth. | |
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Name: Sam Smith Age: 18 Relationship to Student: Self College/University: Whitworth University Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No): Yes |
| Now, list the student's parent(s). Note: Stepparents must also be listed. | |
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Name: Alice Smith Age: 38 Relationship to Student: Mother College/University: N/A Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No): No |
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Name: Dan Smith Age: 39 Relationship to Student: Father College/University: N/A Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No): No |
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Now report the other children in your household, even if they don't live with you, if parent(s) will provide more than half of their support during the time frame for the FAFSA being reviewed, or they would be required to provide parental information when applying for federal student aid. |
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Name: Ryan Smith Age: 10 Relationship to Student: Brother College/University (do not include running start): N/A Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No): No |
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Finally, list any other people if they currently live with you and parent(s) provide more than half of their support and will continue to provide more than half of their support during the time frame for the FAFSA being reviewed. |
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Name: Sheryl Smith Age: 72 Relationship to Student: Grandmother College/University: N/A Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No): No |
Example: Completed Household Table
| Household Table | ||||
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| List the people in your household for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024. Please complete each section. | ||||
| First, list yourself and your parent(s) (including a stepparent) who provided information on your FAFSA. | ||||
| Legal First and Last Name | Age | Relationship | College/University Do not include Running Start |
Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No) |
| Sam Smith | 18 | Self | Whitworth University | Yes |
| Alice Smith | 38 | Mother | N/A | No |
| Dan Smith | 38 | Father | N/A | No |
| Now list your parents' other children, even if they don't live with your parent(s), if (a) your parent(s) will provide more than half of their support from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, or (b) the children would be required to provide parental information when applying for federal student aid. | ||||
| Legal First and Last Name | Age | Relationship | College/University Do not include Running start |
Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No) |
| Ryan Smith | 10 | Brother | N/A | No |
| Finally, list other people if they now live with your parents, your parents provide more than half of their support and your parents will continue to provide more than half of their support between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. | ||||
| Legal First and Last Name | Age | Relationship | College/University Do not include Running start |
Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No) |
| Sheryl Smith | 72 | Other: Grandmother | N/A | No |
Section 2. Student Income
For the income questions below, please use 2021 income information for the 2023-24 FAFSA.