Check with your parents. If they're claiming you, you won't be able to claim yourself. The IRS states you have to provide over 50% of your own care, in addition to other requirements.
- If you still live at home (living at school counts as living at home).
- Regarding your own expenses, that includes rent or mortgage, health insurance, homeowners or rental insurance, food, clothing, transportation (auto and auto insurance), etc.
Regarding FAFSA: that's not a tax question and we only answer tax questions. Ask your schools financial aid counselor how it affects FAFSA.
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