Frequently Asked Questions

To what sex does the FAFSA application refer?

When FAFSA asks you for your sex/gender, they are wanting to know your sex assigned at birth. This question is asked to determine if you are required to register for Selective Services. 

• Ex: If you are non-binary and assigned male at birth the Federal Government is requesting you select M as the sex on your aid applications. 

I have legally changed my gender marker, what should I select on my FAFSA application? 

Unfortunately, even if you have legally changed your gender marker via a Court Order the FAFSA application still wants to know your Sex Assigned At Birth.