Student Loan Fraud

[moe15]

What is the name of your state? NY

Would the state do anything if I report someone for lying to get them self claimed as "independent" for student loans to get extra money when they were not eligible to be "independent"?
I do not want to waste my efforts if noone will look into it?

 

[Happy Trails]

What is the name of your state? NY

Would the state do anything if I report someone for lying to get them self claimed as "independent" for student loans to get extra money when they were not eligible to be "independent"?
I do not want to waste my efforts if noone will look into it?

How was this person claiming independent status?

 

[moe15]

independent

They are stating that they had a "horrible" abusive home situation and did not reside with their parents, to avoid claiming their income to look like she made less money to get more financial aid for free.
She did live with her parents, and had a "lawyer friend" write up a letter confirming her lie. She used to be employed with the attorney, so he was "helping" her.
Her parents do support her, they still help pay for her medical insurance as an adult.

 

[Just Blue]

They are stating that they had a "horrible" abusive home situation and did not reside with their parents, to avoid claiming their income to look like she made less money to get more financial aid for free.
She did live with her parents, and had a "lawyer friend" write up a letter confirming her lie. She used to be employed with the attorney, so he was "helping" her.
Her parents do support her, they still help pay for her medical insurance as an adult.

So why do you care? This girl wouldn't happen to be an ex that you are pissed at...would she?

 

[moe15]

No

not an ex, I am an engaged straight female, but that was not part of the question.
Thanks

 

[Shay-Pari'e]

After reading many of your posts Moe, It certainly makes me wonder what your MO is.

 

[moe15]

my many

of what 6 posts?
My workers comp in 2005 maybe, which was not about any MO but my own dang health...do some more research on me before making comments on my MO...
This site has become ridiculous, I thought this site was here to ask questions, not to degrade those who ask them?

 

[Happy Trails]

Loans that will be paid back, so who freaking cares?[/I][/B]

I don't think it is the loans that are bothering moe, the person that was able to be viewed as "independent" is getting free financial aid (that doesn't need to be paid back). The girl didn't want to use her parents' income when she applied for the aid.

Moe this is from the Fafsa site: http://www.fafsa.us/faq-dep.htm

1) Why am I not considered an Independent student when I pay for my own bills and school?

If you feel you have special circumstances not considered below, please speak with the financial aid office at your school.


The Department of Education has a very rigid set of criteria for determining if a student is INDEPENDENT for financial aid filing, and it is essential for you to know your status. Regardless of how much support you actually receive from your parents, you are still considered a DEPENDENT student for financial aid purposes UNLESS:


1. for 2006-07, the student was born before 1-1-1983, and for 2007-08, the student was born before 1-1-1984; or

2. the student is married; or

3. the student has a child or other dependents who receive more than half their support from the student, and who also live with the student; or

4. the student is enrolled as a graduate or professional student; or

5. the student is a qualified veteran of the U.S. Military (not on active duty); or

6. the student is currently serving on active duty in the US Armed Forces for purposes other than training; or

7. the student is an orphan or ward of the court or was a ward of the court until age 18.


If none of these criteria are met, the student is considered DEPENDENT and must provide custodial parents' financial information. If the student IS dependent, it is very helpful to have the custodial parent available for the application process as well, since questions will be asked about their financial data.


Please bear in mind that filing under the incorrect dependency status will result in your application being rejected by the Federal Processor.


We understand that these rules may not make sense to you. Many students feel they are INDEPENDENT, because they have their own house or apartment, file their own taxes, or receive no support from their parents. Though the rules may seem unfair, the Department of Education is very rigid on this point, and the correct information must be provided.