<p>Hi CC community, </p>
<p>I feel like I am the only one who is having this problem. On my FAFSA, it does not have the portion for me to put in my Financial Information. I checked a lot of times but after I click next on my parent's financial information, the FAFSA leads to the sign page after that.
I am considered as dependent but I filed tax independently (my parents did not claim me as a dependent). Does that factor in the issue?
I asked my CCC and they say they never heard of the issue so they have to review my case. But I will be transfer soon, should I contact the Financial Aid office at the university instead? </p>
<p>I really appreciate any explanation regarding this issue. Thank you so much. </p>
<p>If your parent income is below a certain amount, your income and assets would not be required. I believe that amount is $30,000…but I could be wrong. Plus I think they need to be able to either file a 1040EZ or 1040 A, or have received a means rested benefit.</p>
<p>Any chance you are from a very low income family?</p>
<p>@thumper1: thank you for the response. I was frustrated the whole time with this.
And yes, my family is low-income. I am not sure which form of tax report my parents filed but for sure the amount is way way lower than the $30,000. </p>
<p>But since I work and filled tax, do I need to submit my tax report also? Will my EFC would change a lot if I make more than my parents? (Although the total is still low though). </p>
<p>Thank you! </p>
<p>If you qualify for the simplified needs test based on your parents low income, and whatever other criteria, your income and assets are not included on the FAFSA (at least I think this is correct).</p>