Does a 19 year old qualify as a dependent?

To claim your child as your dependent, your child must meet either the qualifying child test or the qualifying relative test: To meet the qualifying child test, your child must be younger than you and either younger than 19 years old or be a “student” younger than 24 years old as of the end of the calendar year.

Can I claim my full-time college student as a dependent?

You can usually claim your college student as a dependent if they’re a full-time student at a qualifying school and they meet the IRS guidelines below. Note that only one person (or spouses filing jointly) may claim a student as a qualifying child.

How old do you have to be to claim a college student as a dependent?

You can usually claim your college student children as dependents. However, to claim a college student as a dependent, the child must: Be under age 19, or under age 24 and a full-time student for at least five months of the year. Be younger than you, unless they are permanently and totally disabled.

What makes a dependent a full time student?

To be eligible for coverage as a full-time student, the dependent must attend an accredited college or university, vocational or secondary school on a full-time basis. Your family may remain in your current health plan for as long as your child is a full-time student. Contact your health plan for full-time student coverage information.

What happens if my child turns 19 and becomes a dependent?

If your child age 19 – 26 ceases to be a full-time student, complete and return the Dependent Age 19 to 26 Enrollment/Change Form to notify the GIC of the change. Your dependent will continue to be eligible for coverage up to the last day of the month your dependent turns age 26, as long as, you the insured, have GIC family coverage.

How old do you have to be to be a college student?

However, to claim a college student as a dependent, the child must: Be under age 19, or under age 24 and a full-time student for at least five months of the year. Be younger than you, unless they are permanently and totally disabled.