How to apply for CSU's when parents are undocumented and have no tax info?

Colleges and Universities A-Z California State University - GENERAL
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Hello. I think that the title pretty much explains it all. I really want to go to college, but the CSU application asks for my…

  1. family's income (which is not "set and stone;" they get work when they can), and
  2. income after taxes.

Thing is, none of the things above are documented anywhere. How do I properly fill out the application?
If this is relevant, I am a U.S. citizen.

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https://help.liaisonedu.com/Cal_State_Apply_Applicant_Help_Center/Filling_Out_Your_Cal_State_Apply_Application/Cal_State_Apply_Personal_Information/7_Financial_and_Parental_Information may help you with your question. The parental income on the application is probably to determine if you qualify for an application fee waiver. Reporting parental income on the separate FAFSA form is used for financial aid purposes.

If you still have questions, https://www2.calstate.edu/Pages/contact.aspx lists (857) 304-2087 as a phone number to call. If you have to call, do so as soon as possible, not too close to the application deadline.

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You complete FAFSa because YOU are a US citizen. The incomes reported in this FAFSA are what your parents (and you) earned in 2018 so you do have a fixed number.