<p>i had a job earlier this year before starting college this fall. i couldn't have more than $2000. i have a job now buts its under work study. </p>
<p>i filled my fasfa with parents tax return last year and didn't get much.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter how you file your taxes, FAFSA is going to use your parent’s info.</p>
<p>romanigypsyeyes is correct. it does not matter how you file your taxes. For FAFSA you are considered a dependent until you are 24 (or married, have a dependent of your own you support >50%, become a veteran etc etc). Your tax filing status is irrelevant to the calculation of your EFC.</p>