FAFSA Reject Codes

Review your date of birth on the FAFSA and either confirm the date you have reported by re-entering it or make the necessary correction.

Review your date of birth on the FAFSA and either confirm the date you have reported by re-entering it or make the necessary correction.

The amount you reported for your parent’s income tax on the FAFSA appears to be over the allowable amount based on what you reported for your parent’s adjusted gross income. Review your answers on the FAFSA and enter correct values or re-enter the values if they are already correct.

The amount you reported for your income tax on the FAFSA appears to be over the allowable amount based on what you reported for your adjusted gross income. Review your answers on the FAFSA and enter correct values or re-enter the existing values if they are already correct.

The name you reported on your FAFSA does not match the name in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records for your Social Security Number (SSN).  Therefore, you must correct your SSN or name, currently listed on the FAFSA.  If your name is correct, you must confirm it by re-entering both your first and last name on the FAFSA and also contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov) to make sure they correct their records. If your Social Security Number is incorrect on the FAFSA, you must complete a new FAFSA using the correct SSN.

The Parent 1 name as reported on your FAFSA does not match the name in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records for the Social Security Number (SSN) listed.  Therefore, you must correct this SSN or name.  If the name is correct, you must confirm it by re-entering both the last name, and first name initial in the FAFSA and Parent 1 should contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov) to make sure they correct their records.

The Parent 1 name as reported on your FAFSA does not match the name in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records for the Social Security Number (SSN) listed.  Therefore, you must correct this SSN or name.  If the name is correct, you must confirm it by re-entering both the last name, and first name initial in the FAFSA and Parent 1 should contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov) to make sure they correct their records.

The Parent 2 name as reported on your FAFSA does not match the name in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records for the Social Security Number (SSN) listed.  Therefore, you must correct this SSN or name.  If the name is correct, you must confirm it by re-entering both the last name, and first name initial in the FAFSA and Parent 2 should contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov) to make sure they correct their records.

The Parent 2 name as reported on your FAFSA does not match the name in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records for the Social Security Number (SSN) listed.  Therefore, you must correct this SSN or name.  If the name is correct, you must confirm it by re-entering both the last name, and first name initial in the FAFSA and Parent 2 should contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov) to make sure they correct their records.

The amount you reported for your income tax paid appears to be over the allowable amount based on what you reported for your adjusted gross income.  Review your answers on the FAFSA and make the necessary corrections or re-enter the values if they are already correct.

You reported on the FAFSA that your parent(s) did file or will file a 2021 income tax return but also reported that Parent 1 and/or Parent 2 do not have a Social Security Number. Review your answers and correct the SSN or any other necessary corrections.

You reported on the FAFSA that your parent(s) did file or will file a 2021 income tax return but also reported that Parent 1 does not have a Social Security Number. Review your answers and correct the SSN or any other necessary corrections.

You reported on the FAFSA that your parent(s) did file or will file a 2021 income tax return but also reported that Parent 1 and Parent 2 do not have a Social Security Number. Review your answers and correct the SSN or any other necessary corrections.

You reported on the FAFSA that your parent(s) did file or will file a 2021 income tax return but also reported that Parent 1 and/or Parent 2 do not have a Social Security Number. Review your answers and correct the SSN or any other necessary corrections.

You reported on your FAFSA that your parent(s) did file or will file a 2021 income tax return but also reported that Parent 2 does not have a Social Security Number. Review your answers and correct the SSN or any other necessary corrections.

You reported on the FAFSA that your parent(s) did file or will file a 2021 income tax return but also reported that Parent 1 and Parent 2 do not have a Social Security Number. Review your answers and correct the SSN or any other necessary corrections.

A FAFSA application was received with an incomplete name. Review your answers to the first and last name fields. If you, the applicant do not have both a first and a last name, confirm by re-entering the original first and last name values.

The date of birth you reported on your FAFSA does not match the date of birth in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records for your Social Security Number (SSN).  Therefore, you must correct your SSN or your date of birth currently listed on the FAFSA.  If your date of birth is correct, you must confirm it by re-entering it in FAFSA and you should also contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov) to make sure they correct their records. If your Social Security Number is incorrect, you must complete a new FAFSA using the correct SSN.

The Parent 1 date of birth as reported on your FAFSA does not match the Parent 1 date of birth in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records for the Parent 1 Social Security Number (SSN).  Therefore, you must correct the Parent 1 SSN or the Parent 1 date of birth on the FAFSA.  If the Parent 1 date of birth is correct, you must confirm it by re-entering it in the FAFSA and Parent 1 should also contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov) to make sure they correct their records.

The Parent 1 date of birth as reported on your FAFSA does not match the Parent 1 date of birth in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records for the Parent 1 Social Security Number (SSN).  Therefore, you must correct the Parent 1 SSN or the Parent 1 date of birth on the FAFSA.  If the Parent 1 date of birth is correct, you must confirm it by re-entering it in the FAFSA and Parent 1 should also contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov) to make sure they correct their records.

The Parent 2 date of birth as reported on your FAFSA does not match the Parent 2 date of birth in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records for the Parent 2 Social Security Number (SSN).  Therefore, you must correct the Parent 2 SSN or the Parent 2 date of birth on the FAFSA.  If the Parent 2 date of birth is correct, you must confirm it by re-entering it in the FAFSA and Parent 2 should also contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov) to make sure they correct their records.

The Parent 2 date of birth as reported on your FAFSA does not match the Parent 2 date of birth in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records for the Parent 2 Social Security Number (SSN).  Therefore, you must correct the Parent 2 SSN or the Parent 2 date of birth on the FAFSA.  If the Parent 2 date of birth is correct, you must confirm it by re-entering it in the FAFSA and Parent 2 should also contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov) to make sure they correct their records.

Review the number of family members your Parents reported on the FAFSA and either confirm your answer by re-entering it or make the necessary correction.

Review the number of family members you reported on the FAFSA and either confirm your answer by re-entering it or make the necessary correction.

Your original FAFSA application did not require you to provide asset data.  Due to a change in your FAFSA data you are now required to provide asset information for you and your parent(s).  Review the 3 student and 3 parent asset questions on the FAFSA and make the necessary corrections.

Your original FAFSA application did not require you to provide asset data.  Due to a change in your FAFSA data you are now required to provide your asset information in the 3 asset questions for the student and spouse (if married) on the FAFSA.

You must complete all parent(s) income information questions on the FAFSA, including parents’ taxed and untaxed income.

You must complete all student and spouse (if married) income information questions on the FAFSA, including taxed and untaxed income.

The amount you reported for your income taxes is equal to or greater than the amount you reported for your adjusted gross income (AGI).   Review and correct or confirm (re-enter the same value) the Student’s Taxes Paid or AGI. If you have submitted your tax documentation to the Office of Student Financial Aid, this correction will be made for you.

You reported the date of your marital status on the FAFSA to be after the date you completed your application. You must report your marital status as of the date you submit your application. Review your answer on the FAFSA and make the necessary corrections.

You must provide your valid date of birth on the FAFSA. Review your answer on the FAFSA and make the necessary corrections.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) did not confirm the Social Security Number (SSN) you reported for Parent 1 on the FAFSA.  If you believe the SSN you reported is correct, your Parent 1 must contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov).  If the SSN is incorrect, make the necessary correction to Parent 1 SSN on the FAFSA.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) did not confirm the Social Security Number (SSN) you reported for Parent 1 on the FAFSA.  If you believe the SSN you reported is correct, your Parent 1 must contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov).  If the SSN is incorrect, make the necessary correction to Parent 1 SSN on the FAFSA.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) did not confirm the Social Security Number (SSN) you reported for Parent 2 on the FAFSA.  If you believe the SSN you reported is correct, your Parent 2 must contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov).  If the SSN is incorrect, make the necessary correction to Parent 2 SSN on the FAFSA.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) did not confirm the Social Security Number (SSN) you reported for Parent 2 on the FAFSA.  If you believe the SSN you reported is correct, your Parent 2 must contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov).  If the SSN is incorrect, make the necessary correction to Parent 2 SSN on the FAFSA.

Social Security Administration (SSA) records indicate that the Social Security Number (SSN) you provided on the FAFSA belongs to a deceased person. If the SSN is correct, you must contact the SSA office (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov) to resolve this problem.  If the SSN is incorrect, submit a new FAFSA with the correct SSN.

You must report a valid Social Security Number (SSN), name, and date of birth for your Parent 1 and/or Parent 2 on the FAFSA, if both parents are listed. If your parent does not have an SSN, you must correct their FAFSA SSN to all zeroes.

You must report a valid Social Security Number (SSN), name, and date of birth for your Parent 1 and/or Parent 2 on the FAFSA, if both parents are listed. If your parent does not have an SSN, you must correct their FAFSA SSN to all zeroes.

You must provide answers for your parents’ marital status and number of family members on the FAFSA.

You must provide answers for your marital status and number of family members on the FAFSA.

Review your parents’ marital status on the FAFSA.  If both parents ARE NOT listed on the FAFSA, either due to married, or unmarried but living together, provide only the income for the one parent who is listed on the FAFSA.

Review your marital status on the FAFSA.  You should report income for a spouse only if you were married and not separated as of the date you signed and submitted your FAFSA.  Please note: if you were separated or divorced as of the date you signed your FAFSA, we will need only your income, even if a joint tax return was filed.

The amount you reported for your parents’ income tax paid on the FAFSA is equal to or greater than the amount you reported for their adjusted gross income (AGI) on the FAFSA. Review and correct or confirm (re-enter the same value) the Parents’ Taxes Paid or AGI. If you have submitted your parent’s tax documentation to the Office of Student Financial Aid, this correction will be made for you.

We recently received a FAFSA application with no name from this address. The applicant must provide a full name on the FAFSA, or confirm a blank first or last name field if the student actually has only one name.

You did not sign your FAFSA or FAFSA correction.  You must sign the FAFSA electronically, or complete a FAFSA signature page before we can determine your eligibility for financial aid.  Go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to obtain a FAFSA signature page or to sign electronically.

Your parent did not sign your FAFSA or FAFSA correction you submitted.  Your parent must sign the FAFSA electronically, or complete a FAFSA signature page before we can determine your eligibility for financial aid.  Go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to obtain a FAFSA signature page or to have your parent sign electronically.

The U.S. Department of Education has not received the signature page from your FAFSA on the Web application or correction.  You must sign and return your Student Aid Report (SAR), sign the FAFSA electronically, or complete a FAFSA signature page before we can determine your eligibility for financial aid.  Go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to obtain a FAFSA signature page, or to sign electronically. You can also call FAFSA at 1-800-433-3243 to request a copy of your SAR be mailed to you.

You did not indicate on your FAFSA that you are a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen.  To receive federal student aid, a student must be —   (1) A U.S. citizen (or U.S. National), or   (2) An eligible noncitizen, such as a U.S. permanent resident or a resident of certain Pacific Islands, or as determined by the U.S. Department of Education.  Review FAFSA citizenship questions and provide the correct citizenship status with your Alien Registration Number if appropriate.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) did not confirm the Social Security Number (SSN) you reported on your FAFSA is correct.    If you believe that the SSN you reported on the FAFSA is correct, contact the SSA (1-800-772-1213 or https://www.ssa.gov). If the SSN is incorrect, submit a new FAFSA online with the correct SSN.

Your FAFSA could not be processed because of issues related to the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. To address these issues, you must contact the Department of Education by telephone at 1-202-377-3889 to resolve within 30 days from the date of this notification.

You reported that you and/or your parents will not file an income tax return, but the amount you reported for your and/or your parents’ income appears to be over the minimum amount required to file a tax return. Review FAFSA income and tax filing questions and make corrections if needed.  If these FAFSA items are correct, consult with the IRS (1-800-829-1040 or https://www.irs.gov) about federal tax filing requirements.

You reported that you will not file an income tax return, but the amount you reported for your (and your spouse’s) income appears to be over the minimum amount required to file a tax return. Review FAFSA income and tax filing questions and make corrections if needed.  If these FAFSA items are correct, consult with the IRS (1-800-829-1040 or  https://www.irs.gov) about federal tax filing requirements.

You corrected the date of your marital status on the FAFSA to be after the date you completed your application. Your marital status and date should only be changed on the FAFSA if they were reported incorrectly on the date the FAFSA was originally submitted, or if a financial aid administrator instructed you to update this information.  Review your answers on the FAFSA  and make the necessary corrections or contact your financial aid administrator for assistance.

We cannot process your FAFSA because the Department of Education has placed an eligibility “hold” on your application. Contact Federal Student Aid at 202-377-4074 for assistance within 30 days from the date of this letter.

Based on receipt of your FAFSA, the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) indicates that you have one or more student loans that may have been obtained fraudulently. You are not eligible to receive any federal student aid until this issue is resolved. To address this issue, you must contact the lender and resolve the issue to have the Fraud Loan Flag reset in NSLDS.