This is question 20 on the paper FAFSA.

If you were not a legal resident of the state entered in the State of Legal Residence question before January 1, 2004, you must type the month and year you became a legal resident. Your state will use this information to determine if you meet its criteria for state financial aid.

Enter two numbers for the month and four numbers for the year. If the month is less than 10, type a zero in front of the number. For example, August 2001 must be entered 082001. You cannot enter a year that is later than the current one. If you do not know the month, you can enter the year.

Each state determines legal residency differently. You should contact the school's financial aid office for assistance with state legal residence qualifications.

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