What can be considered unearned income for a student?

<p>Thanks for the feedback.</p>

<p>Interest, dividends or anything that is not “earned” income. Earned income is wages.</p>

<p>Earned income can also be scholarships and grants in excess of qualified expenses (tuition, fees, books).</p>

<p>OP - Are you talking about from a Federal income tax point of view or a FAFSA point of view?</p>

<p>If it is FAFSA, there are many types of “unearned” income. From question 44:</p>

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