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[FAFSA®] What counts as “attending college”? How many classes do you need to be taking?

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Written by Eleanna Garcia
Updated over a week ago

When the FAFSA® asks you how many members of your household are attending college, this means enrolled at least half-time. That means they are taking at least half of a full student course load. It does not include a family member just taking one class at the community college.

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