Orphan or Ward of the Court

When you filed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you reported that you are an orphan or ward of the court.  Before we can determine your eligibility for financial aid, you must document your orphan/ward of the court status.

You are considered an orphan if both of your biological or adoptive parents are deceased.  If you meet this definition of an orphan, provide to this office a copy of the death certificate for both your parents.

If you are a ward of the court or were a ward of the court until age 18, you must provide us with a copy of the relevant court decree.

Documentation of your orphan/ward of the court status must be provided before we can continue processing your application for financial assistance.