<p>PhotoOp: Not in my experience. Schools have never asked me why I wasn’t making as much as they might imagine I should, or tried to base aid on my earning power. I am attending school full time, and that’s that. There is, however, a place on the FA verification forms to explain 'If your AGI was less than X, please explain how you supported yourself and your dependents." I do that, and then we’re done. I sometimes wonder if they’re looking for admission of hidden income from people who have it? I have no idea.</p>