19 year old with non citizen parents and college scholarships. Do I need to file?

[Cvam]

 I turned 19 in nov 2024. My parents are Not US citizens and live overseas, but I am an US citizen. My parents can't file US taxes.

I made $3,000 from august to december 31, 2024, working on student jobs at the university. I was awarded a couple of university scholarships worth $16,000 per year and additional pell and state grants. I have my w2 and 1098T. 

Do I need to mandatorily file 1040 due to my scholarships and grants? What else do I need to file, other than state tax forms? My parents paid about $5,000 of my fees.

[DavidD66 · Accepted solution]

You should file a federal and a state tax return.  If your W-2 shows any tax withheld you be due a refund, but you have to file to get them.  If your scholarships exceed your tuition costs, you could have taxable income as a result.  You might also be eligible for an Education Credit.  For more information see:  Compare education credits

[Cvam]

For my adddress in 1040, should I use my dorm address or my parent's overseas address? I returned to USA in 2024  after 12 years overseas, to start my degree at my university in fall 2024. 

I applied for and received my gold star Real ID from the state that my university is in, in Nov 2024. That id has my dorm address. My US passport has my overseas sddress.

[Vanessa A]

You will use the address where you can be reached.  So if you receive your mail at your dorm, then you will enter that address.  If you move, then you can update your address with the IRS.