1. Did you attend an approved New York State high school for at least 2 years and
graduate from an approved New York State high school or have you
received a New York State General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?
Yes No
(If no, skip to line 3)
2. If yes,
Year of Completion: Name of School: City: County:
__________________ _______________________ ______________ _______________
(Attach copy of final transcript or diploma.)
3. Are you, your parent, or spouse a veteran or active duty member of the U.S.
Armed Forces? Yes No
(If yes, please submit a copy of the Home of Record, Military Orders or DD form 214.)
4. Do you have a driver’s license or State ID? Yes No If yes, from what state? __________
(Attach License Copy)
5. Do you own a vehicle? Yes No If yes, in what state is your vehicle registered? _________
(Attach Registration Copy)
6. Will you be registering a car on campus? Yes No If yes, state registered? _________
(Attach Registration Copy)
Plate Number: _______________ Owner: ____________________
7. Are you a registered voter? Yes No If yes, in what state? _________
(Attach Copy of Voter Registration)
8. In what State(s) did you (or your spouse) file resident taxes last year? ______________________
(Attach Copy of most recent signed Federal and State Income Tax Returns)
Where will you file for the current year? ______________________
9. What is your marital status? _______________________
Individuals under the age of 24 are generally not eligible for independent status. Students must provide
evidence of one full year of independent living in order to be considered emancipated.
1. Were you, or will you, be claimed as a dependent on your parents’ federal and state income tax
returns for the prior and current year?
(Current Year) 20 ___ Yes No (Prior Year) 20 ___ Yes No
2. Did you, or will you, live in an apartment, house, or other residence owned by your parents for more
than six (6) weeks during the last two years?
20 ___ Yes No 20 ___ Yes No
SECTION B:
To be completed by the student. Note: If you are financially dependent on your parents they must complete
Section C of the application.