This is question 53 on the paper FAFSA.

This question cannot be left blank.

Select Yes if:

• You are currently a ward of the court or were a ward of the court until age 18,
• You are currently a dependent of the court
• Both of your parents are deceased

Select No if you are not and were not a ward of the court until age 18.

You are not considered a ward of the court based solely on incarceration.

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