In this episode of The Ol’ College Try, hosts Matt Carpenter and Peg Keough dive deep into one of the trickiest financial aid topics—how divorce, separation, and split households affect college costs and aid eligibility. From defining what “separated” actually means to explaining which parent should file the FAFSA (and what happens if you’ve remarried), Matt and Peg break down the rules, the exceptions, and the planning opportunities families often miss.
They also cover:
The difference between FAFSA-only and CSS Profile schools
What to do if your ex won’t cooperate—or can’t be reached
How colleges verify your status (spoiler: not much)
Whether you’re navigating co-parenting or just want to make sure you’re not leaving money on the table, this episode gives you the clarity (and humor) you need.
🎧 Bonus: Peg’s musical pick of the week—“Wide Open Spaces” by The Chicks—sets the perfect tone for families starting a new chapter.
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