PELL/TAP and Earnings

Paying for College
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I’m just curious about something. Currently I’m receiving PELL and TAP grants and living with my parents, and not working. Their income is relatively low so I get a considerable sum from the two together. My question is, if I should start working say, shortly after the semester begins, will I need to somehow inform PELL and TAP of the change in my income status? If so, how would I go about this? I really don’t want to be caught engaging in some sort of fraud. </p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>No, you are fine. Your Pell (and probably TAP as well though I have no knowledge of TAP) for the upcoming year is based on your 2008 income information. Any income for this year (2009) will be reported on the 2010-2011 FAFSA available january and may affect your aid for next year (though probably not as you have about $4000 income protection).</p>

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<p>Thank you very much! :D</p>