[FAFSA®] What does it mean to provide the majority (over 50%) of financial support for someone?

You’re likely trying to figure out if your household can claim someone as a live-in dependent. A live-in dependent must have over half of their cost of living (accommodation, food, clothes, cell phone bill, etc.) paid by the head(s) of household--that would be your parents (if you’re a dependent) or yourself (if you’re independent).