To qualify as having supported yourself do you have to have spent earned money on all of the listed criteria or only one?

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Generally, you need to have paid for over 50% of your housing, food, utilities, clothing, medical, etc. with your earned income.

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It doesn't matter what categories you are paying.

Typically, "shelter" is the highest cost and is determinative.

It doesn't matter how much money you make.

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