Who counts as a dependent?
A dependent is a qualifying child or relative who:
Is directly related to or adopted by the primary guardian
Lives with the primary guardian for more than half the year
Receives more than half of their financial support from the primary guardian
Will be no older than 18 at the end of the current tax year if not a student, or no older than 24 at the end of the current tax year if qualifying as a full-time student
Can be claimed on the taxes of the primary guardian
What do you mean by “Other dependents?”
This is meant to be for any dependents that you claimed on your tax return that are not already included as a parent/guardian or as a student applicant. Do not duplicate names in this section.
What if I have a child that lives with me full time but the other household claims them as a dependent?
Please leave them off as a dependent in section 1 but include their expenses and other finances in section 4 that you may incur. At the end of the application you can leave a note explaining the situation of your non dependent in section 5.