<p>lgriffin -- it is unfortunate that you are going to pay the price for your mother's misdeeds. </p>
<p>Could you fill out the FAFSA correctly and have your dad sign-off on it? Your mother might sign off if she doesn't realize that the facts will most likely be cross-checked. That way, she would be the one paying for her misdeeds and not you. (honestly, that is what I would do). With such a low income ($29,000), you will qualify for aid and you will need it to attend school.</p>
<p>Frankly, I am surprised that you mother would lie on a government agency application after getting out of prison. If she is on parole, that might be in jeopardy if she gets found out.</p>