<p>So my mom (who is the only one I will be listing on my FAFSA) made $9,000 in 2010 because she started working late in the year.</p>
<p>In 2011, she made about $30,000.</p>
<p>So what do I put on the FAFSA? 9,000 or 30,000?</p>
<p>Also, will I then have to send in my taxes?</p>
<p>For the 2012-2013 FAFSA (the one you need for school starting in fall 2012), you have to report 2011 income. So it would be the $30,000.</p>
<p>You have to report your Mom’s income and your own (if any). If you have enough income to be required to do a tax return then you will need to do a tax return. Whether the school will require a copy of the tax return(s) will depend on the school. If your FAFSA is selected for verification you will have to provide copies of the tax returns. (Of course, if you do not have enough income to be required to do a tax return, you will not have to send one to the school)</p>
<p>Thanks a lot! I dont have enough income to fill out a tax return though</p>