From a tax perspective, you can still claim your son if you provided more than 50% of his support during the year. Even if you are considered a "non-dependent" on your FAFSA, your parents can still claim you on their tax return. FAFSA dependency status has no bearing on whether you can be claimed as a dependent on their taxes. There might be an advantage to him not being claimed as a dependent. As a student, he may be eligible for Education Tax Credits if he cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else. Credits that you might not be eligible for due to income limitations.
He will need to file a Colorado non-resident tax return, and a New York tax return. He may want to look in to taking action to become a Colorado resident.
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