This is question 62 on the paper FAFSA.

If your parents are legally married as of today, enter the date your parents were married. "Married" does not mean living together unless your parents' state of legal residence recognizes their relationship as a common law marriage.

If your parents are currently separated, enter the date they separated.

If your parents are currently divorced, enter the date they were separated or divorced, whichever is earlier.

If your parent is currently widowed, enter the date they became widowed.

Enter two numbers for the month and four numbers for the year. If the month is less than 10, enter a zero in front of the number. For example, August 1989 must be entered 081989.

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