Would buying a car affect the amount of financial aid i get for college next year?

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The number of people in my family is 4.

My parents income is $5,000-7,000 because my dad retired and my mom was laid off. My dad collect SSI because he is 65+ and my mom collects unemployment. I don't know how much they get from these benefits. I am also not sure if these will count as income and what not.

My income by the end of this year would be between $8,000-10,000.

So my question is "Would buying a car worth of $12,000 affect the amount of money I will be getting even if my family income is low?"

My parents and I don't own any houses or business, bonds, etc.
I am also dependent and single if that matter and I am the only one going to college at the moment. And I was told that my income and assets will counted more than my parents.

I am currently attending a community college, but planning transfer to a University in the fall of 2010. The financial aid will be for the 4-years University.
 
the only way it will affect your aid is if you claim it on your tax return and it lowers you agi (adjusted groos income) if it does than your efc will be lower and you will get more financial aid.
 
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