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Which of the following conditions would typically qualify an undergraduate student as 'independent' for federal financial aid purposes on the FAFSA?

A The student lives away from home and pays their own rent.
B The student is 21 years old and financially self-sufficient.
C The student is married or a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
D The student's parents refuse to provide financial support.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Specific FAFSA dependency questions include being married or a veteran, which automatically qualify an undergraduate as independent. Living away or parental refusal alone do not typically confer independence.

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