<prompt> Human: My cousin graduated from high school last spring and had a few health problems that prevented her from going to college this year. The health problems are under control now, and shed like to go to college somewhere in the fall. The problem is, every time she brings up to her parents that they need to fill out the FAFSA or give her their information so she can do it, they avoid the topic or promise to do it later and it never gets done. Our family has a feeling they are not current on their taxes, so it doesnt seem like any amount of reminding them will be helpful.Is it possible she can fill it out using her income information? Shes 18, almost 19, so can she just claim that shes independent from her parents when filling out these forms? Any advice you could give is appreciated!Edit: Thank you so much for your help and the links you provided! I was afraid that would be the answer, but I wanted to check.  <response>: No, you have to fill out the FAFSA in order to qualify for federal aid. 