FAFSA - why are food stamp questions grayed out?

Paying for College
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<p>A section of questions is grayed out (disabled ) for me. anyone know why?</p>

<p>it is the following section of questions....</p>

<p>In 2010 or 2011, did your parents receive benefits from any of the federal benefits programs listed below? Check all that apply or check None of the above.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Food Stamps or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Free or Reduced Price Lunch
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
None of the above</p>

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<p>playing around , I changed what kind of tax form that I am filing from 1040a to 1040 and it enabled this info. i kept the income the same.</p>

<p>but if I put dislocated worker = yes —> grayed out</p>

<p>but if I put dislocated worker = no —> not grayed out</p>