Be Counted

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:09:00 -0400
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Once in a decade, the government of the United States undertakes the great counting process upon which hinges your political representation and funding for government programs. If you are a college student during the census, you may wonder: Am I supposed to fill out the form? Will I be counted as a part of my parents' household if I plan to move back in with them after the school year?

The short answer is, you should fill out the form at your current address (whether that's on-campus housing or someplace off campus), not at your parents' address. Here's a two-page guide prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau specifically to address college students' questions. Give it a read!