YV13
Returning Member

Should teenager file own taxes to be qualified for college grants?

Should I let my kid file own tax return and not to claim my kid as dependent in order for get grants for college as low income person and refile for FAFSA for next year? As of now, based on my income for 2019, we filed FAFSA and my kid can get some federal and private loans. We live in NJ, just another "middle american" family with little saving for kid's college. Thanks!