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<p>Everyone pays taxes. Your family is not unique in that regard.</p>
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<p>Are your parents married? If not, only your custodial parent’s info would go on the FAFSA. </p>
<p>In any event, the colleges don’t care if your parents “dont want to pay” for tuition…they only care if they CAN pay for your tuition. With a gross income over $350,000 a year, you will not get need based aid anywhere.</p>
<p>What DOES your dad hope to see you doing next year? How much is your family (note…not just dad) willing to contribute to your college education?</p>
<p>How will you pay for NYU if your parents are not willing to pay the full cost?</p>