An 18 year old left home in the beginning of June 2023 to remove themselves from an untenable home situation and has not had any contact with their parents since.  From June through August, the student provided household services to someone for room and board.  In September, they started college full-time and worked via a work study program.  The student earned income and took out student loans.  The student lives in the dorms full time including breaks and summer.  The student has earned income though it is not a lot.  However, that is this person's only income and in addition to the student loans their only income. My question is since this student has been independent for 6.75 to 7 months of 2023 and does earn income, would the income be considered exceeding half their support when student loans are paying for some of their costs and are higher that the income?  The student also receives scholarship which is accounted for on the 1098-T. Thank you.