How Do I Complete the Update Dependent Information Form?

January 9, 2024
Dependent Information Form

Introduction

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Students with one or more dependents under the age of 18, for whom they provide more than half of their financial support, may be eligible for priority registration. In order to be assessed for eligibility, you must complete the Update Dependent Information form in my.SDSU. The form will ask if you have any children or dependents under the age of 18 who receive more than half their support from you. This guide will take you through the process of completing the Update Dependent Information form.

Instructions

  1. On the my.SDSU Homepage, select the Profile tile.
    Profile Tile

  2. On the Profile page, select Dependents from the left side menu.
    Profile Menu

  3. You will be directed to the Update Dependent Information form. 

    If you have any children or dependents under the age of 18 who receive more than half  their support from you, select Yes in the Confirmation of Student with Dependent Children section. Otherwise, select No.
    Update Dependent Information Form

  4. If you selected Yes in the Confirmation of Student with Dependent Children section, enter the Youngest Dependent’s Date of Birth. You can use the calendar icon Calendar Icon to look up the date or enter it directly into the textbox.
    Youngest Dependent's Date of Birth

    If you selected No in the Confirmation of Student with Dependent Children section, leave the Youngest Dependent’s Date of Birth textbox blank.

  5. Select the checkbox next to the Student Certification to acknowledge that you have provided true information and select Submit.
    Student Certification

  6. You will receive a confirmation message saying that your dependent information has been submitted.
    Confirmation Page

Note: You may return to the Update Dependent Information form at any time to modify your answers if needed. 

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