My parents didn file taxes. Can i still get Finacial aid?
When you say that your parents didn’t file taxes, do you mean that they should have filed taxes but didn’t, or do you mean that neither of your parents had sufficient income to trigger the need to file taxes? If your parents are employed, but just don’t bother to file taxes, then that will be a problem for you if you apply for federal financial aid. Remember that this form of aid is funded directly by the taxpayers (that’s where all government funds come from) – so if your parents should be participating taxpayers, but choose not to – well, that’s their decision, but the government won’t be that anxious to share other people’s taxes with you. Now, on the other hand, if your parents just aren’t earning enough money to be required to file taxes – that’s an entirely different issue. Yes, you can complete the FAFSA form – there’s a question that just comes right out and asks you about your parents’ tax forms. Question 76 says: “Have your parents completed a 2007 IRS Income Tax Return or ot
