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.
Grant was a West Point graduate who fought in the Mexican War, but it was his calm, steely command of Union troops during the Civil War that earned Lincolnâs confidence. The Civil War produced seven Veteran presidents in the postwar period, all of them having served in the Union Army.