Who Is a Contributor on the FAFSA® Form?

A contributor is anyone required to provide information, a signature, and consent and approval to have their federal tax information transferred directly into the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. This may include the student, the student’s spouse, a biological or adoptive parent, or a stepparent. Contributors are not financially responsible for the student’s education.
By providing consent and approval, a contributor’s federal tax information will be used to determine the student’s eligibility for federal student aid.
Pro tip: We strongly recommend that students start and complete their section of the FAFSA form first to save time and prevent errors. For more tips on completing the form head to StudentAid.gov...
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