Hi everyone, I’m about to file my FAFSA but I have a new dilemma. My older brother who turned 24 in August after graduating from college, recently finished his internship this past December, earning about $9,000.00. He is currently jobless and is still looking for a job. He lives with me and my parents. My dad our breadwinner made about $19,000.00 in 2014 which is quite low.
Now I’m wondering if I should include him in our household size? He is technically not a dependent on my parents’ taxes. He is going to file his own taxes, so I’m not sure if I should include him. My household size will drop to a 3, but again, my dad only made 19k. I’m just afraid if I include my brother, it would only bring hassle. I imagine the financial aid people might start asking for proof that my dad supported my brother etc.
Thank you very much!