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Definition of “Child” for Minor Consent
The following is the definition of a “child” for Minor Consent:
- Any person under 21 years old living with his/her parent(s) or caretaker relative.
Exception: Blind or disabled persons 18 - 21 years old living at home and not in school are considered adults.
- A person 18 - 21 years old, married or unmarried, who is living away from home (i.e. attending school) and who is being claimed as a tax dependent by parent(s).
- A person 14 - 18 years old living away from home and who has a parent, caretaker relative or legal guardian handling ANY of his/her financial affairs.
Note: A person 14 - 18 years old living away from home and handling all of his/her own financial affairs is considered an ADULT, regardless of tax dependency and is NOT eligible for Minor Consent services.
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