2018-2019 Special Independent Status Worksheet
SISW
Student ID
Legal Name
According to our records, you answered “Yes” to one or both of the questions below on your 2018-2019 Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This allowed you to complete your FAFSA as an independent student
who was not required to provide parental information.
Before the processing of your FAFSA can continue, our policy requires us to confirm your independent status. Please
complete, sign, and return this worksheet with all required documentation.
The payment of your Financial Aid is on hold until your FAFSA has been reviewed for accuracy. It is imperative
that you take immediate action to complete and submit this form and any other required documentation being
requested by the Office of Financial Aid.
Are you or were you an emancipated minor as determined by a court in your state of legal
residence?
A copy of a court’s decision that you are/were an emancipated minor (the court must be
located in your state of legal residence).
Are you or were you in legal guardianship as determined by a court in your state of legal
residence? (This is a guardian other than your biological parents).
A copy of a court’s decision that you are/were under a legal guardianship (the court must be
located in your state of legal residence).
Signing this form certifies that the above information is true and accurate.
Student Signature Date
Service EMU Locations: 240 McKenny Hall & 268 Student Center
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Fax: 734.487.4281
Email: financial_aid@emich.edu
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Web: www.emich.edu/finaid
