The government does provide an independent student designation for students that can convince their financial aid office they are truly independent. Criteria for filing as an independent student. To complete a FAFSA as independent student, however, you must meet some pretty specific criteria. You must.
Theodore Roosevelt Sr., (1831-1877), was the father of President Theodore Roosevelt. During the Civil War, he paid a substitute $300.00 to fight his battles!! Harvard educated rough rider Roosevelt actually has his face carved on Mouth Rushmore next to President Lincoln.
McKinley fought at Antietam during the Civil War. William Henry Harrison and John Tyler War of 1812 Taylor Mexican American War, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Benjamin Harrison and Teddy Roosvelt in the Spanish American War. GHW Bush was a fighter pilot in WWII and a number of Presidents in Navy.