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Well, on the 2004 IRS tax forms, we had an adjusted gross income of about 8000, and 12,000 for 2005. That plus the fact that we didn't own a house (was living on church property last year as my dad's a pastor, but we moved last month to a house), but the housing benefit was calculated into the equation as 16,000 in "benefits", etc. </p>
<p>I'm not really sure how, but we look really poor on paper. What I think it is... is that my parents are willing to spend extra money to make life easier for me and give me an upperhand - the best lifestyle they can afford me. Thus I have my own car, computer, etc. But we are 40,000 in debt, and... yeah...</p>
<p>So colleges give me tons of money. Hopkins gave me about 44,000, too. All I have to pay for is plane tickets, "personal expenses", and books. I'm completely satisfied... it's almost unreal.</p>