Are there any special circumstances that impede you from getting that information?
Not really.
Just curious on what to do or what to recommend others to do in case I'm confused with some of the questions and circumstances. Like, what to do if the parent doesn't live in the U.S?
Ok, well, in case your parents live abroad you can select "Foreign Country" from the dropdown box for the question that asks about the parent's state of legal residence.
Going back to my question about what to do if I can't get the parent information, What would you recommend on this?
When you fill the FAFSA form online or in the app, there is an option to indicate that you have special circumstances that make you unable to get your parent information. If you use this option you'll be able to submit the FAFSA form without the parent information.
So that option is available both on the myStudentAid app and on the website?
Yes, that's correct. Whether you fill your form online or through the app you'll get asked if you are able to provide information about your parents.
Would that create any disadvantage? to submit the form without the parent information?