<p>Your tax filing status has absolutely NO BEARING on your filing status for financial aid for FAFSA or CSS Profile purposes. If you are married, the income of BOTH (parent and spouse) MUST be listed on both forms. No exceptions. And no, the colleges really don’t care if your new spouse isn’t going to pay for college. He or she is contributing to your FAMILY income and therefore are calculated into your FAMILY contribution for colleges.</p>