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posted Apr 5, 2022 10:08:19 PM

Does receiving coronavirus relief aid from fafsa count as CARES act?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 6, 2022 5:14:15 AM

Yes, if you are refering to Emergency Higher Education Financial Aid Grants.  Those funds are not included in your gross income.  You should not get a form 1099 for those payments and thus you will not report them on your tax return.  Here is the IRS News Release.