What is adjusted gross income?

I'm filling out my FAFSA and it's asking for my parents' adjusted gross income for 2011. They gave me the tax return for 2011, but they don't know what it is either, and I've looked all over the paper and I can't find it. There's also an estimate calculator that asks for salaries, interest income, dividends, and IRS-allowable adjustments to income. And I can't find half of that.
Someone help!

Cassi2012-09-05T12:04:40Z

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To the right of the application page of the FAFSA, when you click on an input field a box should appear. This box tells you exactly what lines on each Tax form you can find this information. :)

Anonymous2012-09-05T16:36:12Z

go to fafsaonline.com they will help you & tell you how to reduce your adjusted gross income. good luck.