<p>Hi, I had a quick question and didn't know where to turn.</p>
<p>I'm a sophomore in university, and in September, I had a very close relative who passed away of cancer. She had a life insurance policy I was the direct beneficiary of so I got $140,000. Her intention for this policy was so that I could pay for school.</p>
<p>I'm filing the FAFSA anyway because I figure it can't necessarily hurt (though I anticipate having to pay out of pocket for all expenses and am prepared for that as well). </p>
<p>I just had a question about how to report the life insurance I received. I am not filing taxes because I'm being claimed as a dependent and I made under $6,100 last year in income but I was wondering if the life insurance policy would be counted as "Student's Other Untaxed Income or Benefits" on question 45i of the FAFSA. </p>
<p>I already reported how much I have in my checking account, as well as savings and two CD accounts (all of the money in these accounts is from the insurance payout). I'm just wondering if I have to state the insurance as "untaxed income" as well, or if it would be redundant.</p>
<p>Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you!</p>