I see what you're saying Junkie, and I remember my Dad cursing at the FAFSA when he filled it out exclaiming this is more confusing than the 1040. (FAFSA has since been simplified, a lot). Do student athletes have to complete a FAFSA prior to enrolling? While my parents had to complete the FAFSA and submit their earnings info, I do believe that I was the only one that had to sign my FinAid award notice from TU. I, and any student for that matter, would have to specifically allow parents or guardians access to educational records including grades, on campus health issues, disciplinary issues, account status, etc. REGARDLESS of dependent status (FERPA). It is the hardest thing to explain to parents that I, as an administrator, cannot, by law, discuss their student's account or housing status or anything else until the student notifies the appropriate office IN WRITING that specific individuals have access to specific information.
The only time that this is different is when the student is under the age of majority, which in the US is 18. To me, this is a double standard on the part of the NCAA. Shon, URedskin54, anyone else that played and signed...do you happen to know the rationale behind this?
