KathrynG3
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The IRS uses a specific definition to determine if you are independent. Scholarships and co-signed loans do not count as providing your own financial support. 

 

For more information, see: What does "financially support another person" mean?

 

As @SweetieJean states, you will have to mail in the return. The IRS will then investigate who provides more than 50% of the support and adjust the tax returns accordingly.