Yes, it can be because of your Financial Aid. Any scholarship amount (do not include any loans here) that exceeds qualified expenses (tuition, fees, books, and other course materials) is taxable income.
Please see Are my scholarships, fellowships, or grants taxable? and Why is my scholarship taxable? for additional information.
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