What amount of that money was YOURS left in that account after you opened your own account? Did you use the amount you had deposited in that account up?
Let me give you an example…you are NOT allowed to “hide” asset money simply by placing it in a bank account that belongs to someone else. Let’s say, you had $20,000 in your mom’s account. Do you think it’s Ok NOT to report that money as your asset for financial aid purposes?