If you (the student) are separated but filed a joint tax return, how is the information reported?

You should complete the FAFSA according to your situation at that time. You should give only your portion of the exemptions, income, and taxes paid if you are separated or divorced at the time of application. Use your W-2’s to separate the income and tax information. If you become separated or divorced after completing the FAFSA, please contact us - we will help you divide the income and assets appropriately.

For assistance, please contact a Financial Aid Counselor at 1-800-414-5756 or submit a helpdesk ticket at https://helpdesk.troy.edu. If your next year’s FAFSA information again reports you as separated, we will request documentation.