FAFSA Question

Paying for College
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<p>I had question about the FAFSA form.</p>

<p>Dad has 2 kids- David and Jeff.</p>

<p>1) David is a freshman in college. Mom is custodial parent. College considered both incomes when determining aid and indicated, when asked, the contribution of each parent. Dad pays 1/2 of parental contribution in accordance with the school’s recommendation.</p>

<p>2) Jeff is a high school senior. Dad is custodial parent. </p>

<p>When filling out the FAFSA for Jeff, can Dad claim the college tuition for David as child support?</p>

<p>If not, is there any way Dad will get credit for paying tuition of David in the determination of financial aid?</p>

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<p>No, Dad cannot claim the tuition as child support because it is not child support. Sadly, Dad will not get credit for paying David’s tuition.</p>