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posted Feb 1, 2021 3:14:50 PM

I’m on a question that says “Did you use money from a qualified education program?” And I am in college as a full time student but I am recieving financial aid from FAFSA (Federal Appli

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Feb 1, 2021 5:50:16 PM

Answer No, 

"qualified education programs" refers to 529 savings plans. 

If none of your tuition was paid with funds from a savings plan answer no. Financial aid is not the same thing. 
If you had used a "qualified education programs" you would have received a 1099-Q from that account.