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ALT View of Navy Pier's main building with twin towers and multiple American and Chicago flags waving, set against a cloudy sky and the Chicago skyline in the background.
ALT A student sings into a microphone on stage.
ALT A line of red Lou Maltati's bags at Deep Dish Music Festival
ALT A person uses a spatular to serve a slice of pizza.
ALT Dependency Statuses on the 2024-25 FAFSA Form
ALT Dependent Student At least one parent will be a contributor on your FAFSA form, and their information, consent and approval, and signature will be required.
ALT Independent Student You will not need parent information, consent and approval, and a signature to complete your FAFSA form. If you’re married and didn’t file your taxes jointly, your spouse will be a contributor on your FAFSA form, and their information, consent and approval, and signature.
ALT Provisionally Independent Student You will be able to complete your FAFSA form without parent information, consent and approval, and a signature. You will need to provide documentation of your circumstances to your school. A new term being introduced on the 2024-25 FAFSA form.
ALT In 2023, the U.S. Department of Education disbursed $27.2 billion in Pell Grants to approximately 6 million students, averaging approximately $4,510 per student. For Pell Grants disbursed between July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
