doesn't claim me as a dependent? Getting ready to go a 4 year university. I don't live with my parents, I live on my own am 21 years of age. My mom is deceased and my Dad does not support me in any way. I KNOW THAT THIS DOES NOT MAKE ME AN INDEPENDENT. What I do want to know is whether or not when I enter in his tax information does what he makes for income count in my financial aid reward decision? (on how much I receive for a reward)