Why do scholarships ask for parent's adjusted gross income?
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You can get a pell grant at any income level.\nIt depends on the scholarship.
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If you can afford it, you might want to seek some legal advice right now, just to explore your options.  If they tell you that there may be no good way to obtain money from your son, you might want to speak to him to find out what his intentions are.\n\nAs far as Financial Aid: the federal methodology used to calculate your grand-daughter's EFC (i.e. her ability to pay for college) *requires* that she include parental income/asset information on the FAFSA.  The student who does not provide this information will be denied aid until the issue is resolved.  If your son leaves her with you, your information can't be used in the "parent" section unless you officially adopt her.  HOWEVER, she may be able to petition her school's Financial Aid Office to be considered independent, in which case parental information won't be required and she will probably be eligible for a good deal of financial aid.
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Sallie Mae explains it on their website: http://www.salliemae.com/before_college/parents_plan/ways_to_pay/tax_incentives/
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Well, in this country, not the government.\n\nIt's up to the Parents or the Student.  You can get a Scholarship, but it's through your Secondary School, and you would have to be top notch in the field you wish to study.  Also, there are student loans.
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I know it doesn't seem fair.  Truthfully, though, the formula that the government uses to calculate your EFC *does* take into account the fact that you are saving for retirement -- it employs what are called an "income protection allowance" and an "asset protection allowance."  The amount of protection (i.e. the amount of income "sheltered" from the EFC calculation) depends on the age of the student's oldest parent -- the older you are, the less your retirement savings are "held against you." So your EFC may decrease for subsequent years. \n\nPhilosophically, the government believes that the student and his/her parents are the primary party responsible for the student's college education, so they expect a family to put their "eggs" in more than one basket (that is, they think that, if you can save, it should be for both college and retirement).  As such, even for the neediest students, federal grants don't come close to covering today's educational costs.  \n\nAs for what you can do, since for now your EFC is what it is...\n\nThere are plenty of scholarship awards based on talent/academic rather than on need -- she should focus on those, registering at any and all scholarship search sites, such as these:\n\nhttp://www.fastweb.com\nhttp://www.srnexpress.com\nhttp://www.scholarships.com\nhttp://www.scholarships101.com\nhttp://www.finaid.org/scholarships\nhttp://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp\nhttp://services.princetonreview.com/default.asp?RUN=%2Fcollege%2Ffinance%2Fscholar%2FscholInterview%2Easp&RCN=auth&RDN=7&ALD=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eprincetonreview%2Ecom\nhttp://www.collegeanswer.com/paying/content/pay_free_money.jsp\n\nMany parents strike a bargain with their studentsto split the student's educational costs.  Perhaps knowing that she will be financing part of her education will help your daughter to make wise decisions about how she wants to spend her money AND her time.\n\nWith educational costs where they are today, you may very well be dealing with choice between (a) depleting *some* of your retirement savings and retiring a few years later than planned or (b) putting your daughter in a situation where she graduates with so much debt that she herself is *never* able to retire.  It happens a lot more than you think -- many parents disagree so strongly with the FAFSA calculation that they choose not to fund their children's education at all.  There are plenty of students who graduate with monthly student loan payments larger than the average mortgage payment.\n\nAnd for future years, before you file the FAFSA, check out this website on "maximizing your eligibility" -- I can't say I condone it when people manipulate the system, but the "strategies" on this site are completely legal and the site itself is very reputable:\n\nhttp://www.finaid.org/fafsa/maximize.phtml
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Governments fucked\nsame reason Im living alone but schhol needs my parents financial info. to determine my eligibility\nLike my parents income is mine too
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They just want to be sure they are not going to be supporting you until your 30!  Do you have a job?  Are you still in school?  Collage?  Do you help around the house?  Do you contribute to the household expenses?  If you answered no to any of these then you probably are ungrateful for your parents and all they have done for you over the years and its about time for you to be on your own.
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It's terrible... I am a single parent and I pay well over that much in daycare.  I am finding that a lot of programs have scholarships that help pay for the fees... it is just a matter of applying before the scholarship money is used up.\nGood luck.
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Normally, to be a dependent a qualifying relative must meet tests such relationship, support AND have gross income for the calendar year less than than exemption amount. \n\nUnder that general rule, the father in your example would not qualify as a dependent.\n\nHOWEVER, code section 152 notes that for medical expenses an individual may be a 'dependent' for medical expenses even if his gross income precludes a dependency exemption.\n\nYou would include the full 11,000 on schedule A, limited by 7.5% of your AGI which does NOT include the 8,000 of earnings from the father.
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Based on the information you've provided it's unclear.  It depends whether the money you've received from you family is income.
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It depends on how your family is structured. If your mom and dad ask you if you've paid him, then that shows that your parents feel that it is right for him to ask you to pay. Are there alternative methods for you to get to school that cost less? \nYour parents should really be paying the 60 cents or subsidizing him for taking you in some way. I never charged my parents or sister and she went to a different school.
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financial aid is based on financial need.  the fafsa people with their super cool calculators take into consideration many different items such as how much you and your parents made, how many kids you/parents have, how old your parents are, etc.  then they come up with a number: efc or expected family contribution.  this is how much your family is expected to pay for you to go to school.  this number is sent to whatever schools you want.  the number doesn't change so it is up to the school to create a financial aid package to make up the difference (let's say your efc is $1,000 and the school costs $20,000, then.... the school has to find you $19,000 in aid).  \n\ni always tell my students (who generally have an efc of 0 cuz we live in a poor town) that they could have a beat up pinto or a brand new lexus and it will cost them the same.  sometimes they just have more loans.  but, hey, pay those later and get your education now.  hope this helps.
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If you have your own income and have not been claimed as a dependent by your parents the past 2 years (I think), then you do not have to report their income.  You are an independent adult.  That's how I understood it when my 21 year old daughter applied.  Check with one of those assistance places that can help you fill out your form.
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Check out fastweb.com. It will generate a list of scholarships specific for your son. Also talk with the financial aid office, especially if there has been any changes in family income, household size, any changes since you filled out the FAFSA. The fin aid office can often find grant sources. Also ask the college about departmental scholarships, most Universities offer them.
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Hello,\n\nJust as the last responders noted, it is mainly based on the income level, area you live and dependenscy as well...\n\nBasically after filling your FASFA the government determines what the EFC (expected family contribution) will be... From there you may qualify for financial aid right off the bat.. Anyting left over needed to pay you ar your parents can take out additional student loans for,,,\n\nLoans you take out will be considered staffors or direct loans... Loans your parents take out are called Plus loans....\n\nBoth can be used to pay for your education...\n\nWhat i suggest is calling myself or another licendsed student loan advisor to give you more detailed advice...\n\nThen you will know exactly wha tyou qualify for and can determine what to do from there...\n\nI work with Sutdent Aid lLending.. We are licensed nationwide and are administered by the Department of Education...\n\nI would be happy to assist you with your federal student loans...\n\nFeel free to call or email me at any time...\n\nGood Luck,\n\nJason Fry\nStudent Aid Lending\n1-800-964-0642 Ext. 114\njasonf@studentaidlending.com
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Probably the best is to contact the school. Some schools have scholarships that are given based on needs. Please specify where you live so people can give you specific advice.