The initial response indicated if a married couple file as Married Filing Seperately both incomes need to be included in the FAFSA application. However, it did not indicate if it will impact the FAFSA financial aid calculations for the spouse with the lesser income. My income is substantially less than my partner and we may consider delaying our marriage until after I have completed my undergraduate degree if it will cause a significant negative impact to the financial aid I have been receiving. Any clarification on the potential impact to a FAFSA filing under these circumstances would be greatly appreciated.
