FORM LGUARD - IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY 19-20
LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP
The federal government requires colleges to check the accuracy of the information you
provided on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA
). This process is
called verification. You must complete the verification process before the Office of
Financial Aid can establish your eligibility for assistance. You must return the
information requested on this form or you will not be considered for federal financial
aid. Please return this completed form with applicable attachments to:
Office of Financial Aid, Idaho State University University Place, Bennion Student Union
921 S 8
th
Ave, Stop 8077, Pocatello, ID 83209-8077 1784 Science Center, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: (208)282-2756 Fax: (208)282-4755 Phone: (208)282-7704
Email: finaidem@isu.edu
Web: https://www.isu.edu/financialaid/forms/
LGUARD-20
*Student Name:
(Use blue or black ink) Last First M.I.
*ISU ID: *Last 4 Digits of Social Security #:
(Find under Academic Tools tab on BengalWeb) *Required
You have applied for federal financial aid as an independent student indicating that you are or were in
legal guardianship determined by a court in your state of legal residence. Please attach a copy of a
court’s decision that as of the date you completed the FAFSA you were in legal guardianship
or you were in legal guardianship immediately before you reached the age of being an adult in
your state. The court must be located in your state of legal residence at the time the court’s
decision was issued.
If you cannot provide the required documentation listed above, please explain why not. Then write a
statement outlining why you are to be considered independent.
CERTIFICATION: The person signing below certifies that all of the information reported is complete
and correct.
Student Signature: Date:
WARNING: If you purposely give false or misleading information, you may be fined, sent to prison, or both.
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