I didn't get the chance to file my 2005 taxes since I only worked very briefly but I do realize I still have to report this income. I am now just trying to file my FAFSA online so I am a bit confused?
203753
Yes, but your application is not be processed on time and you may have to pay out your pocket until your funds come in.
479151
If it is a small raise, it might slightly effect it, but if it is in the thousands of dollars it could. However, with the raise coming late in the calendar tax return year, it might not be as much of an influence since the FAFSA for the 2007-2008 year is based on your 2006 income tax return. By the way, congratulations on your recent promotion!
299492
THere's nothing much you can do. I would expain to them that your dad filed an extension and you don't have his taxes. I know FAFSA lets you file without taxes - you file your taxes as an estimation. Maybe you can see if the school will let you estimate the taxes for financial aid - and then when the actual taxes are filed, then give them those. Have you filed for FAFSA? I know the priority deadline was March 1 - but otherwise get it in by June 1 and you can still get money. Talk to the financial counselor at the school and just explain the situation to them and see if they have any ideas for you.\n\nGood luck!
610177
First check to see if that school is accredited.  You won't get federal aid if it isn't.  And be careful.  A lot of online schools are proprietary and are only out to get your money.  They don't carry any wieght with employers once you get out.
66615
If you were born before 1 Jan 1982, you are a dependent student if you are unmarried, have no children, and never served in the military.  Doesn't matter where your parents are as long as they are alive.  You need to have them fill out thier portion of the FAFSA and apply for a PLUS (parent Loan for Undergraduate Students) Loan.  Doesn't matter if they qualify or not.  If they apply, you get the funds.  Either from them or from Uncle Sam.\n\nIf you were born after 1 Jan '82, then you aare independent and you don't have to answer any parent questions.
524560
Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid ) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Make sure that you include the school you wish to attend on your FAFSA--you can list up to 6 schools.\n\nWait about 2-3 weeks from the time you submit it and then contact the school you wish to attend to find out if they need any other information to complete your financial aid file.\n\nIf you plan to start in the Spring semester in January, complete your FAFSA right away! If you're going to wait till next school year starts in August 2007, the FAFSA for that year becomes available January 1.\n\nTo fill out a FAFSA now, you'll need your 2005 income information (federal tax return, if filed) and for the FAFSA in January, you'll need your 2006 income information.\n\nFor any additional questions, contact your school's financial aid office. The people there are trained to answer your questions.
193267
The age issue is a convenient way for the government to deny you additional financial aid.  The burden of proof before you turn 24 is acutally monumental and very tiresome.  Although I have not dealt with such a close call, it seems you would have to turn 24 during the previous year (year of your tax return used on FAFSA).  Otherwise, it helps if your parents and extended relatives are all dead, you are a single parent, and are struggling to survive such that you would practically have no time to go to college.  Well, ok, they are not THAT insane... or are they?  ...
137399
You need to call the IRS and get a copy of your transcript for 1993.  If you filed, you'll have the proof.  If you didn't, then you'll have to file--and pay the penalties and late fees.
419367
I'm amazed by some of the answers. You haven't had any income at all. What income are you going to report?? NO INCOME = NO TAX RETURN.
186064
If you file the FASFA, there is a selection that states "have not filed yet" or something to that nature.  I usually file for financial aid before I do my taxes and it works out, even without knowing my tax information.  So filing your taxes is not a necessary prerequisite to filing your financial aid.  Your school, however, may ask for copies of your taxes when you finally do file.
161075
You should not have filed on your own, because they are able to claim you as a dependent, you are not entitled to claim yourself.\n\nMoreover, they're probably able to take better advantage of the exemption than you can.  In addition to possibly being able to claim either a hope or lifetime learning education credit.
280524
No. I don't earn that much- I wish I did. I think I made around 26,000 last year.  And I didn't get any money back. In fact I owed over 500 dollars last year. Hey, I wish I could get a tax break!
515974
If you're using the 2007-8 year FAFSA then your financial aid officer will put an estimate of your income based on your 2005 return on the fafsa. When you have your 2006 returns your financial aid officer will update your FAFSA application.  But I believe you can still use your 2006 FAFSA if  you sign up for school before 2007.
2213
It completely depends upon your income (if independent) and/or the income or your parent or guardian (if you are their dependent).  As far as FAFSA is concerned, becoming independent means that there is no one else besides you that can be held responsible for the costs of your education.  Therefore, you could stand to make out pretty well with government loans if your personal income is less than that of your parents.  \nI was just going through making this decision myself because, although I am financially independent, FAFSA still considers me my parents' dependent because I am not yet 24 (when you turn 24 you become an "Adult Student" in the eyes of FAFSA, whatever that means...).  I would get much more financial aid if I could file independently, but they will not allow me to.
567153
"FAFSA" is the name of the application that you file to obtain Federal Student Aid.  Federal Student Aid is available to students.  Period.  So, as far as your question about whether it's crappy for married students to be ineligible: No, it's not "crappy" -- because it's simply not true! \n\nMarried students obtain federal student aid just the same as unmarried ones.  It happens all the time.  It's fine to chat with people but don't base your financial (or financial aid) future on information that you got from anyone besides a professional who knows the rules and regulations that govern federal student aid programs. Talk to your Financial Aid Office; if they tell you that you're ineligible, ask them to explain (ideally, show you) why. There are a lot of things that could make you ineligible for grants and/or loans, but being married isn't one of them!\n\nThere are certainly *some* situations in which getting married can preclude you from being eligible for need-based aid.  Naturally, because you are married you must report your spouse's income on the FAFSA.  If s/he makes too much money, it is possible that you will no longer be eligible for the types of aid reserved for low-income students. Again, though, I want to reiterate that being married doesn't automatically make you ineligible for this aid: if your spouse made $0 and you were a full-need family, it's possible to obtain more aid in this instance than if you were, say, a dependent student reporting your parents' income on the FAFSA.\n\nEither way, there are student aid programs that you can obtain even if you show NO financial need at all -- specifically, the Stafford Loan program (and PLUS, if you are a grad student).  As long as (a) you are enrolled at least half-time, (b) your school is eligible to offer federal student aid, and (c) you don't have any defaulted student loans, your school will undoubtedy offer you a Stafford Loan (in fact, independent students are generally offered more loan funding than dependent students). They will notify you of this award via letter or email.  Once you accept it, they will usually take care of the rest (there may be additional paperwork -- such as a promissory note -- for you to complete, but they will typically notify you of this as well).  \n\nIf federal loans aren't enough to cover your costs, you can always obtain a private loan. FinAid's Web page lists a variety of private loan options from reputable lenders: http://www.finaid.com/loans/privatestudentloans.phtml . Read up on each loan and pick one with terms that work for you and your spouse.
660507
If you make less than $8200 and your parents don't claim you as a dependent, you do not have to file a return. Then you should claim "exempt" on your W-4 form, so they won't take any taxes out. Because you will have no tax liability.\nIf your parents still claim you as a dependent, you have to make over $5000 before you must file a return. \n\nNo matter how much you make, if you continue to have taxes taken out, and file a return, you will get back everything that you paid in.  Because your Adj. Gross Income is so small it will not be taxable.\n\nHope this helps.
552999
I think these guys are confusing chapter 13 with 7.\n\nYou do not have to turn over future tax returns when filing Chapter 7.  Once you get your discharge, that's it!