<p>It’s possible the father did not make enough money to owe federal taxes</p>
<p>while that’s possible, it’s probably not likely. He probably works full or near full time. If he’s earning more than about $5k per year, then he has to file. He’s likely either afraid that reporting means getting deported, or he doesn’t want to pay. Sounds like he works for another person. THAT person may have insisted that he not report because HE would get into trouble for hiring an undocumented worker. </p>
<p>The student mentions CSS Profile. That suggests that she’s looking at the better schools. They are going to want details and documentation before they determine aid. If they can’t get the details, they’re not going to give aid.</p>
<p>OP, I suggest explaining to your parents the importance of filing taxes for 2013, since this is what will be needed for the FAFSA (you may want to avoid Profile schools if your dad won’t file now for 2012, but that is your choice). Let them know that you could be losing out on federal grants if both parents do not file if required to do so, and that you won’t even be able to borrow federal loans. By telling them now, you have time to get them on board.</p>
<p>And yes, for 14-15 both parents will be on the FAFSA, since they are living together … married, unmarried, same sex, opposite sex … this is the new regulation.</p>
<p>He works for someone else, apparently. But if he is getting cash payment…it likely could be viewed as self employed. I’m NOT a tax expert. I have a kid who gets paid in cash. He includes this in his self employed income on his taxes.</p>
<p>The options for payments for services are SE income or wages. </p>
<p>If you don’t get a W-2, but had taxes withheld, you should file a Form 4852 with your return. If you don’t get a W-2, and didn’t have taxes withheld, and for some reason think you should have been treated as an employee rather than as self-employed, you file a Form 8919 and an SS-8. Note that in either case, the employer is going to get a nasty letter from the IRS, asking why they’re doing it wrong. Which is why people who are willing to work for employers who do it wrong just suck it up and pay the SE tax.</p>
<p>I got email responses from the FAFSA and CSS profile!
FAFSA:
"If the parents current marital status is single, divorced/separated, or widowed at the time you submit the application, provide only one parents income and tax information. All income and tax figures should reflect that single income, even if a joint tax return was filed for the tax year.</p>
<p>If the parents current marital status is married or remarried at the time you submit the application, provide both parents income and tax information. All income and tax figures should reflect both incomes, even if separate tax returns were filed for the tax year."</p>
<p>CSS:
“you will enter in your PROFILE Registration #11, Never married, living together. Even though your father does not file a tax return, you will still report any of his earnings in the PROFILE.”</p>
<p>Now my concern is if I submit my forms as they are telling me, if my dad’s info not being on my FAFSA will be a problem.</p>
<p>Mom2collegekids,
My stats are:
3.7 unweighted GPA/ 4.6 weighted
27 unweighted rank out of 471 / 19 weighted rank
I retook my SATs, but my first SAT result was an 1810
I was recognized by NHRP, national Hispanic recognition program
I am in National Honors Society …</p>
<p>I am also having trouble deciding where I want to apply because I’m not sure what I want to major in. But I’m thinking something in the sciences. I don’t want to go too far from home. I live in Stamford, CT currently and I don’t want to exceed 3 hours away from home. Somewhere 1 - 2 hrs away would be ideal.
I am applying early only to UCONN. </p>
<p>Any suggestions ?
Again, I am a senior, I know I should probably already know where I’m going :/</p>
<p>Lore…when are you enrolling in college? The 2013-2014 FAFSA is what is available NOW. It is for the current school year, the 2013-2014 academic year. For THAT FAFSA, I believe you do NOT list your dad on the FAFSA.</p>
<p>If you are starting college in fall 2014…the NEXT academic year…you would complete the 2014-2015 FAFSA which is not available until January 1. 2014. My understanding is that there is a change for THAT FAFSA. If you are going to be enrolling in college fall 2014, you would complete the 2014-2015 FAFSA after January 1. That FAFSA requires BOTH parents to be included on the FAFSA if they reside together regardless of their marital status.</p>
<p>Edit to add…it looks like you are applying for NEXT year. That being the case, you cannot complete your FAFSA until after January 1, 2014. You will need to list BOTH parents’ incomes and assets on that FAFSA regardless of their marital status.</p>
<p>thumper1,
I am still a highschool senior, so I am applying for the fall 2014 term. So i would be able to begin filling out the FAFSA on January 1 of 2014.
I will ask again if that response applies for the next academic year.</p>
<p>It’s called the Nutmeg Scholarship,
“Full Scholarship (some restrictions may apply)”</p>
<p>I know I should look into more for these opportunities but I’ve been leaving it off because I always think I have until January, and I have been overwhelmed with APs and extracurricular activities, and focusing on that. </p>
<p>Do you know of any other schools that offer full ride opportunities for NHRP. </p>
<p>I’ve heard Northeastern gives a big scholarship, but the others ones I’ve heard about are farther away such as Arizona State.</p>
<p>Thanks again to each one of you. You have all been very helpful. </p>
<p>Sorry if I’m asking too many questions. I came to this site because the person that helps with financial aid said she can’t give me much more one on one time, basically saying I’ve been asking too many questions.</p>