For some students, one of the most challenging parts of the FAFSA is knowing which parent to invite as a contributor.
The Department of Education provides a parent wizard tool available outside of the FAFSA form, making it easier for students, families, and others to make this determination ahead of time.
In addition, Mapping Your Future created a FAFSA Parent flyer, which outlines several common parent scenarios. The flyer can be posted at the school, distributed by hand, or shared electronically with students.
Those students, who aren’t sure which parent or parents to invite to the FAFSA, will find it a lot easier and faster to complete the FAFSA if they make that determination ahead of time.
Students and parents may also contact Mapping Your Future at 1-800-374-4072 or feedback@mappingyourfuture.org for assistance with determining the parent or parents to invite to the FAFSA.
