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.
President Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroic service while a Colonel in the U.S. Army in the Spanish-American War. He is the first and only President of the United States to be awarded America's highest military honor. His son, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., also received the Medal of Honor for action at Normandy during the D-Day invasion.