<p>Azure - if you put $5390 on FAFSA they will expect you to submit a tax return because the income limit for submitting a tax return is $5350. The school will probably not process your financial aid until you submit a tax return. There is another thread somewhere recently with a student whose school would not process his FAFSA because he showed income high enough to require a tax return.</p>
<p>So my suggestion would be to put the amount less the cost of books. If the school has a problem with what you put they will contact you and you can get more expert advice.</p>