A few days ago

I’ve made over $22,000 last year but I was laid off in December. I’m 22 years old. I haven’t worked since.

Which way will I get more money to cover school? grants, loans, whatever. By filing my mother’s and my taxes or by trying to file dependent. I know I should qualify since I’ve lived on my own for the past 3 years before I lose my job. I then joined jobcorp because I knew I couldn’t go back home and stay with my mother. I really want to go back to school. Please give me informed answers. All I need is something to get me through the next year of school. I’ll work part-time but not more than that. I have been out of school for almost 4 years now. I’m aiming for starting school this August at a 4 year school but if not January. I will be staying on campus.

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A few days ago

DaeRae

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Whether or not to file with your mother is not a choice. If you are under 24, unmarried, and not supporting another person, you must use her information. Some schools will allow what is called a “dependency override” if you can prove you pay your own way including car/health insurance. Some schools will not make the change. Either way, they need to know your income has changed, but won’t review that until AFTER you file the FAFSA. Your only choice is to start by talking to the financial aid office.

A few days ago

Anonymous

Your school may have Work Study as part of their financial aid. Talk to the Financial Aid office. In general, you want grants over loans; you don’t have to pay back grants.

The only way to know which way you should file your taxes is to fill them out both ways and see which is better. Actually, your mother may not be able to claim you as a dependant if you are not a full time student.

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I’ve made over $22,000 last year but I was laid off in December. I’m 22 years old. I haven’t worked since.

I’ve made over $22,000 last year but I was laid off in December. I’m 22 years old. I haven’t worked since.

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