True or False: You must submit the HHS Certification Letter to confirm a student’s eligibility for financial aid.

The statement is false because the HHS Certification Letter is not a required document to confirm a student’s eligibility for financial aid. Financial aid eligibility is primarily determined through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which assesses a student's financial need based on income, family size, and other relevant information.

While certain documents may be needed for specific situations—such as verification processes or unusual circumstances—the HHS Certification Letter itself is not universally applicable. It is specifically related to applying for certain federal benefits, such as welfare or benefits connected to the Department of Health and Human Services, rather than directly tied to the general eligibility for financial aid under the FAFSA process.

The other options suggest conditions under which the HHS Certification Letter would be required, but in reality, a student’s eligibility for financial aid does not hinge on this letter. Therefore, it’s important to understand the context of what documentation is necessary for establishing eligibility in the realm of financial aid and how it primarily relies on informational input from the FAFSA.