FAQ - I submitted my FAFSA under the wrong name or Social Security Number (SSN), what should I do?

Your SSN and name must be correct on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

You must file a new FAFSA if:

• your SSN was incorrectly reported
• your name has officially changed (for example, you got married).

Before refiling your FAFSA, report changes to the Social Security Administration (SSA) office. Refile and submit your FAFSA once your name change has been processed by the SSA.

The FAFSA you have submitted cannot be deleted and you will have two applications on file. Therefore, you must contact our office regarding these changes to ensure we received the correct application.

If you made a mistake when entering your name, you may submit corrections by logging in at fafsa.gov and selecting “Make FAFSA Corrections”.