FAQ - How do I answer the tax question if I am (or my parents are) separated, divorced, or widowed?

The FAFSA form asks for marital status “as of today” (the day it’s filled out). If you or your parent is married now but wasn't in the requested tax year (and therefore didn't file taxes as married), the spouse’s requested tax year income will need to be added to the FAFSA form.

If you or your parent filed in the requested tax year as married but is no longer married when filling out the FAFSA form, the spouse’s income will need to be removed.

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