FAFSA 2017-2018 question.

Need help here. I’ve Googled my question and got different answers.

When filling out FAFSA for the 2017-2018 school year is it mandatory to use 2015 income or is it optional? Can I use 2016 income?

I am asking because my income has dramatically decreased for 2016 and I don’t see it going back to 2015 levels. It would definitely be to our advantage to use 2016 income.

Thank you.

Mandatory

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/about/announcements/fafsa-changes

@Madison85 Thank you