Confusing Parent Information With Student Information 

We know many parents will fill out the FAFSA form for their children, but remember, it is the student’s application. When the FAFSA form says “you” or “your,” it’s referring to the student, so make sure to enter your (the student’s) information. If the form is asking for your parent’s information, it will specify that in the question. 

After you create an FSA ID, the Social Security Administration receives and verifies your information (name, SSN, date of birth). If you enter a different name, SSN, and/or date of birth on the FAFSA form, you’ll receive an error message. This is often the result of either a typo or mixing up student information and parent information. Avoid delays by triple-checking the information you entered. Learn how to resolve this error if your information isn’t matching.