How To Answer Student Personal Information Questions For FAFSA®

1. Student Identity Information

These questions are the basic information you need to fill out for the FAFSA. It's important that your information on the FAFSA also matches the information you send to the colleges on your college application.

How To Answer These Questions

• Enter your first name, middle name, and last name exactly as it appears on your Social Security card.
• Enter your date of birth.
• Enter your Social Security number. If you do not have a Social Security number, you can leave this blank.
• Enter your Individual Taxpayer Identification number (ITIN) if you don't have a Social Security number. Otherwise you can leave this blank.

Can I Skip These Questions?

No, they are required.

2. Student Contact Information

Make sure you enter correct contact information. We highly recommend NOT using any school-associated email addresses as they can be deactivated once you leave school. Make sure you use something that you have access to.

How To Answer These Questions

• Enter your mobile phone number or other phone number you can be reached.
• Enter your email address (make sure you will have access to it once you leave school).
• Enter your mailing address (we recommend your home address, not your college address).

Can I Skip These Questions?

No, they are required.

3. Student Current Marital Status

Your marital status as a student will determine whether your considered dependent or independent for financial aid.

Furthermore, if you are married, you'll need to provide information about your spouse, including their financial information. 

If you're separated, divorced, or widowed, you won't have to provide any information other than your own.

How To Answer These Questions

• Select the box that corresponds to your marital status.

Can I Skip These Questions?

No, they are required.