Answer “Yes” if at any time since you turned age 13:
- You had no living parent, even if you are now adopted; or
- You were in foster care, even if you are no longer in foster care today; or
- You were a dependent or ward of the court, even if you are no longer a dependent or ward of the court today.
For federal student aid purposes, someone who is incarcerated is not considered a ward of the court.
The apprenticeship sponsor may require you to provide proof that you were in foster care or a dependent or ward of the court.