While a full-time student, I’ve heard it is different at service academies. Since there is no tuition to attend I’m fairly certain (per IRS website) that I don’t select “yes” to that question. It specifically addresses service academies. The question that throws me is the (paraphrasing) “do you provide at least half of your support?” While there I get paid a salary and my parents can’t claim me as a dependent. What’s tricky is that the hosing, meals, training, etc. provided by USMA far exceeded what I spent for myself.
