My Parents were separated but They are back together

Paying for College
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<p>My parents have ben separated for awhile but recently Hurrican Sandy forced him back into our house and apparently they're back together
So my FIN AID IS GREAT
Will it change now that their marriage is off hiatus ?
Should I change it in this years fin aid or keep it the same ?</p>

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<p>You are required to tell the truth. Whether or not that negatively impacts your financial aid depends on the school and its policies.</p>

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<p>If they were living together at the end of the year, and don’t have a legal separation (court recognized), then they will have to file their taxes as married (MFJ or MFS). You will need to complete the FAFSA accordingly. Of course, that means you household size in increased, and there are likely to be unusual circumstances in terms of expenses. If might impact your aid, or your school may choose to use professional judgement. Talk to the financial aid office, and ask them for guidance.</p>

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<p>The FAFSA has to be completed using the marital situation on the date the FAFSA is filed. If the parents are back together when the FAFSA is filed, it doesn’t matter what the situation was at the end of the year or how they file taxes …</p>

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<p>But you do not have to update anything for the current year. You just have to report it as it currently stands for next year.</p>