<p>Sigh. When I submit my common application to colleges, I put working as a manger under the activity called work(paid).I work at my family's restaurant as a manager. I got paid as allowance(which means I don't have a w-2 form) Will college ask me for my w-2 form? Will they think I lied on the application? Should I email them and say I chose the wrong activity name? </p>
<p>What will they do if they think I lied on the application? </p>
<p>They most likely can make exceptions for family businesses, I’m sure you’re not the only one who has had this situation before. Maybe email them and ask if a W2 is required and explain the situation. I really don’t think it will hurt you admissions-wise.</p>
<p>I have never heard of a college asking for a W2 form for admissions. When applying for financial aid, they would ask for tax forms and proof of income. If you don’t have one, then there is nothing to turn in. Admissions and financial aid are two separate offices. </p>
<p>IMHO, you are a manager, and you are being paid for your work- even if it is an allowance at the family business. I think you put it down as accurately as possible. If you are taking on managerial duties, then you should get credit for having a manager position. </p>
<p>I would simply leave this alone. While I think it is important to be honest on college applications, I don’t think reporting your job is inaccurate. If someone were to ask, explaining that it is a family business and your parents paid you an allowance is reasonable to me. </p>
<p>I absolutely don’t think they will ask for a W-2.</p>
<p>What if they see my zero income on the fasa? </p>
<p>The financial aid office and office of admissions are two separate functions. Also, the income you report on FAFSA is the same as what you report to the IRS. Many young people don’t earn enough to report taxes, and also have jobs like babysitting, where they are paid cash- and not enough to report. (Of course if they do earn enough, they should report and also would likely get a tax refund of taxes withheld). </p>
<p>I am not an expert in tax law, but if I were to see your FAFSA, I would say, OK, this student is a teen, earned some income, but it was not enough to report. I wouldn’t think more of it. </p>
<p>In the worse case scenario, they might ask you, and your explanation that you work in the family business is enough IMHO. You reported your job as accurately as possible- it is a job, and you get paid. To call it something else would be inaccurate- it is not volunteering, and it is not an EC.</p>
<p>This is different than lying on an application- where a student makes up something. You didn’t make this up. The purpose of the application is to show the college who you are, what interests you, and what activities you do besides school. There are only so many categories to put your job in- volunteer, extracurricular and paid work. If you chose the one that fits your job best, and you can explain it, I think that is the best you can do.</p>
<p>Thank you very much！ ：）</p>
<p>I wouldn’t do a thing unless they ask, then explain the situation.</p>