For a dependent student whose parents are divorced or separated and do not live together, whose financial information is generally reported on the FAFSA according to the traditional methodology (prior to 2024-25 FAFSA Simplification)?

The correct answer to the question "For a dependent student whose parents are divorced or separated and do not live together, whose financial information is generally reported on the FAFSA according to the traditional methodology (prior to 2024-25 FAFSA Simplification)?" is Option B: The parent with whom the student lived the most during the past 12 months..

The other options — A) The parent who earns the higher income., C) Both parents' financial information must be reported., D) The parent who claims the student as a dependent for tax purposes. — are incorrect for this College Advising question. As explained above: Traditionally, for divorced or separated parents, the FAFSA required the financial information of the parent with whom the student lived more during the 12 months preceding the FAFSA application.