1. Presented by: Nathan R. Basford, Jr. The Florida State University Tallahassee, Fl.

2.  How does society look at the family  How does the federal government look at the family  How do states look at the family today  How do we as financial aid professionals work with students and parents when talking about the modern family  What is ahead for 2014-15 2

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4.  Traditional  Single  Other 4

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6.  Laws  Jurisdiction  Permits 6

7. 7  The Defense and marriage Act (DOMA)  The FAFSA  Supreme Court Decisions

8.  Professional Judgment  Education  Awareness 8

9. 9  FAFSA Updated to Accommodate Same-Sex Parentage  Applicants can accurately list their parentage  Will lead to progression throughout the entire financial aid system

10.  Treasury and IRS Announce that all Legal Same-Sex marriages will be recognized for federal tax purposes; Ruling provides certainty, benefits and protections under the Federal Tax Law for Same-Sex Married Couples  Revenue Ruling 2013-17 along with updated Frequently asked questions for same-sex couples and updated FAQs for registered domestic partners and individuals in civil unions are available on IRS.gov 10

11. Contact Information: Nathan Basford nbasford@fsu.edu 850.644.2675 11