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How Do I Know Which Parent To Include on My FAFSA® if They Do Not Live Together or Are No Longer Married?


The parent who provided the most financial support to you in the last 12 months should be listed on your FAFSA®. If you have different circumstances or are still not sure, you can use the FAFSA® Parent Wizard to help you determine which parent to list.

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