Should I get married for FAFSA benefits?

If you're a dependent student who will marry after submitting the FAFSA, you can update your marital status on FAFSA to better reflect your ability to pay. ... food and other living allowances paid to members of the military, clergy, and others (missionaries, resident advisors, and graduate assistants) with housing benefits. read more

Once married, you can change your marital status on the FAFSA and retain your priority status. If you’re a dependent student who will marry after submitting the FAFSA, you can update your marital status on FAFSA to better reflect your ability to pay. read more

A mistake on your FAFSA can delay the processing of your application for financial aid! About 30% of all FAFSAs are selected for verification, a process intended to identify and correct common errors. Some colleges voluntarily required 100% of FAFSAs to undergo verification. If your FAFSA is verified and contains errors, it can cost you. read more