<p>The other problem is when it is the student earning income. I have been trying to help a student whose mom has been in jail and Dad is very low income. This girl worked 2-3 jobs through high school, bought her own school computer, bought her own used car, pays her own orthodontia, insurance, etc. She is making enough income that it prevents her from obtaining the financial aid I feel she deserves AND TO WHICH SHE WOULD BE ENTITLED IF HER INCOME WAS HER DAD’s income.</p>
<p>So, a low income family with a child who gos out and does the work is penalised. I spoke to many finaid officers and though they had sympathy for the girl, they had no options to offer- this was FAFSA, maybe a private could do something creative.</p>
<p>I would like to see an allowance wherein the kids income could be added to the parents on FAFSA so it does not count against them so much- or am I wrong? Does a kids income count for a higher portion of the formula than the parents as it is with assets?</p>