Very few students over the age of 22 are supported by their parents, yet they still have to claim their parents income for financial aid purposes. For example, a student like myself that is fully financially independent, who pays their own rent and works for their tuition payments still has to claim their parents income even if they aren't able to support their child's journey through college. The middle class is being targeted-- my parents make too much for me to get financial aid but not enough to help me pay my tuition payments, forcing me to take out massive student loans to stay afloat.
Why is this important?
Older, middle class students who have had to wait to go to college for financial reasons shouldn't have another roadblock when it comes to getting a quality education.
