Error: You select 鈥淵es鈥 to the question if you will be working on a master鈥檚 or doctorate program.
Tip: If you are pursuing an associate degree, bachelor鈥檚 degree, or enrolling in a certificate program at CIA, you should answer 鈥淣o鈥 to this question.
Error: You indicate you have a child but do not actually provide financial support for that child.
Tip: If you have a child and that child is fully or mostly supported (51% or more) by your parent(s) or someone else, then you do not have a 鈥渄ependent鈥 and should answer 鈥淣o鈥 to this question.
Error: You answer 鈥淵es鈥 to the question asking if you are a ward of the court, but that does not actually apply to you.
Tip: If you answer 鈥淵es鈥 to this question, you will be asked by SFRS to provide court documents to support your answer. Be prepared with any necessary supporting documents.
Error: You answer 鈥淵es鈥 to the question asking if you are in legal guardianship, but that does not actually apply to you.
Tip: This does not apply to students who are dependents of their biological or adoptive parents. You will be asked by SFRS to provide supporting documents if you answer 鈥淵es鈥 to this question.
Error: You answer 鈥淵es鈥 to the question asking if you are homeless or at risk of being homeless when you have not actually been in that condition.
Tip: You can only be considered homeless if you have had absolutely no shelter and no financial support within the time frame given in this question.
Error: You skip the Parent section. (Dependent students only)
Tip: If you are a dependent student, do not skip the parental information section. Your eligibility for aid will not be calculated if you do not fill this section in.
Error: Household size information is entered incorrectly. (Independent students only)
Tip: As an independent student, be sure to include any dependents that you financially support (51% or more). Be sure to include your spouse if you are married. Please contact SFRS at 845-451-1500 if you are unsure of the correct household size to enter.