Why are they asking this information?

This section aims to determine your level of high school completion, undergraduate, graduate, or professional schooling prior to enrolling in an institute of higher learning. This will help to determine your dependency status, which will also determine your eligibility for federal financial aid.

How to answer this question / fill out this section

You will select either “high school diploma,” “GED certificate or state authorized high school equivalent certificate,” or “home schooled” from the drop down menu. You will need to have completed whichever option you select prior to enrolling and attending your college of choice.