This is question 38 on the paper FAFSA.

This question cannot be left blank if you (and your spouse) filed or will file a 2008 income tax return.

If you (and your spouse) filed a:

1040 enter the number from line 6d

1040A enter the number from line 6d

1040EZ and checked either the "you" or "spouse" box on line 5, use line F on the EZ worksheet to determine the number of exemptions ($3,500 equals one exemption).

1040EZ and didn’t check either box on line 5, enter 01 if you are single or 02 if you are married.

Note: The line numbers above are from the IRS tax form, not from the W-2 form.

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