When filing a FASFA does common law marriage count as marriage?

Question

i am 21 and i really want to get back into school but i have no finincial help my parents don't make enough to support me and me and my boyfriend have lived together for 3 years? what do you think??

Answer 1

The definition of common law marriage is defined by the states.  Unfortunately, it is a term that is very misunderstood.  Google your state and common law marriage to even see if it is possible to be considered so in a legal sense.

Answer 2

Common law marriage IS acceptable for title for funding. Each state is different and he is prob located in a state that does not acknowledge it.  

I would answer your fafsa as if you were married and list the date you two moved in together as your date of "Married".  If or when the school questions you you can show them your 2 children, your taxes filed together, your utility bills or your lease agreement with both your names on it or what ever the school says will prove to them you are common law married.  

Also be aware that if you put you are married, his income and assets also will go on your fafsa.  Just so you know.  Just because you are not putting parents info down doesn't mean you'll get more grant money.  Two full time working people with no children more often than not do NOT qualify for grant money.  They do however qualify for student loans.

Answer 3

No, common law marriage does not apply to Title IV funding.  You need to apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov and you might be surprised how much aid you can actually get.