FAFSA Reject Codes

 

Reject
Code
Reject
Reason
Student
Action/Resolution
Comment Code
A Student taxes paid is greater than zero, and greater than or equal to a fixed percentage
of the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), but not equal to or greater than AGI. 
Confirm or correct taxes paid and adjusted gross income.  34
B Independent Student has unusually high number of family members. Confirm or correct Student’s Number of Family Members. 105
C Student Spouse taxes paid is greater than zero and greater than or equal to a fixed
percentage of the AGI, but not equal to or greater than AGI.
Confirm or correct taxes paid and adjusted gross income.  123
D Parent has unusally high number of family members. Confirm or correct Parents’ Number of Family Members. 179
E Parent taxes paid is greater than zero and greater than or equal to a fixed percentage
of the AGI, but not equal to or greater than AGI. 
Confirm or correct taxes paid and adjusted gross income. 67
F Parent Spouse or Partner taxes paid is greater than zero and greater than or equal
to a fixed percentage of the AGI, but not equal to or greater than AGI. 
Confirm or correct taxes paid and adjusted gross income. 92
1 Provisionally Independent with unusual circumstance Information will be provided to the student to determine their dependency status.
If independent, corrections will be made on the student’s behalf. If dependent, the
student will need to provide parental information.
3
2 Student’s SSN not in Social Security
Administration’s database 
Correct the Social Security number. If the SSN is
already correct, contact the Social Security
Administration to fix the error in its records. Then reenter the SSN and submit as
a correction for an
updated SSA Match. 
6
3 Student’s SSN match, but no name
match 
Correct the student last name and first initial.  7
4 Student’s SSN match, but no date of
birth match 
Correct the student’s date of birth.  8
5 Student SSN match with death
indicator
Contact the Social Security Administration to fix the
error at SSA. Then re-enter name or date of birth
and submit as a correction for an updated SSA
Match. 
9
6 Mailing State is a foreign country,
Country is blank 
Provide the Country code or update the Mailing
state.
10, 14
7 Student citizenship status left blank
and SSA did not confirm citizenship
status or applicant reported not a
citizen or eligible noncitizen
Provide the citizenship status with the
A-number if appropriate. 
17
8 Student’s Taxes Paid is greater than
zero and equal to or greater than AGI
Correct student’s taxes paid or AGI.  33
9 Student required fields left blank Provide answers to the missing student fields.  22-31, 34-39, 41-43, 106-110, 112, and 114
10 Student’s consent to retrieve and
disclose FTI is “Not Granted”
The student must provide consent to retrieve and
disclose FTI data. 
44
11 Student’s signature missing from PDF
FAFSA form or FAFSA Submission
Summary 
Signature correction must be made on a printed
FAFSA Submission Summary and resubmitted to
the FAFSA Processor or can be corrected
electronically. 
45
12 Student’s signature missing from
online FAFSA 
Signature correction must be made on a printed
FAFSA Submission Summary certification page and
resubmitted to the FAFSA Processor or can be
corrected electronically. 
46
13 An SAI cannot be calculated because
the Department of Justice has placed a
“hold” on the student
Student needs to call 202-377-4600 or email
[email protected] to resolve the
issue. 
47
14 Dependency Model is Dependent AND
Unsub Only is “1” Yes 
If parental data cannot be provided no change is
required. Student will be eligible for unsubsidized
loans.
49
15 NSLDS® Fraud Loan Flag is set
indicating loan was obtained
fraudulently
Student needs to contact the lender and resolve
issue to have the Fraud Loan Flag reset in NSLDS.
50
16 An SAI cannot be calculated because
the Department of Education has
placed an eligibility “hold” on the
student 
Student needs to call 202-377-4600 or email
[email protected] to resolve the
issue. 
52
17 Independent student is married and
Updated Family Size is less than 2
Correct the Student’s Current Marital Status or
Family Size.
103
18 Independent student is not married
and Updated Family Size is less than 1
Correct the Student’s Current Marital Status or
Family Size. 
104
19 Student spouse’s SSN not in Social
Security Administration’s database 
Correct the student spouse’s Social Security
number. If the SSN is already correct, contact the
Social Security Administration to fix the error in its
records. Then re-enter SSN and submit as a
correction for an updated SSA Match.
115
20 Student spouse’s SSN match but no
Name match 
Correct the student spouse’s date of birth.  116
21 Student spouse’s SSN match but no
Date of Birth match 
Correct the student spouse’s date of birth.  117
22 Student spouse’s SSN match with
Death Indicator 
Contact the Social Security Administration to fix the
error at SSA. Then re-enter the student spouse’s
name or date of birth and submit as a correction for
an updated SSA Match. 
118
23 Student spouse’s critical data not
provided 
Provide answers to the missing student spouse
fields.
119-121, 124-126, and 128-130
24 Student spouse’s taxes paid greater
than or equal to AGI 
Correct student spouse’s taxes paid or AGI.  122
25 Student spouse’s consent to retrieve
and disclose FTI is “Not Granted”
The student’s spouse must provide consent to
retrieve and disclose FTI data. 
131
26 Student spouse’s signature missing
from PDF FAFSA form or FAFSA
Submission Summary 
Signature correction must be made on a printed
FAFSA Submission Summary certification page and
resubmitted to the FAFSA Processor or can be
corrected electronically. 
132
27 Student spouse’s signature missing
from online FAFSA 
Signature correction must be made on a printed
FAFSA Submission Summary certification page and
resubmitted to the FAFSA Processor or can be
corrected electronically. 
133
28 Parent SSN was not matched with the
Social Security Administration
Correct the SSN for the parent. Also review and
correct the name and/or date of birth for parent
spouse and/or parent to achieve a full match for at
least one parent. 
54
29 Parent SSN match, but no name
match 
Correct the parent’s name.  55
30 Parent SSN match, but no date of birth
match 
Correct the parent’s date of birth.  56
31 Parent SSN contains all zeros and
reported as a tax filer
Correct the parent’s SSN 27
32 Parent is married and Updated Family
Size is less than 2 
Correct the parent’s Current Marital Status or Family
Size. 
295
33 Parent is not married and Updated
Family Size is less than 1 
Correct the parent’s Current Marital Status or Family
Size. 
296
34 Parent’s critical data not provided  Provide answers to the missing parent fields.  60-65, 69, 71-75, 77-79, and 83
35 Parents’ taxes paid is greater than
zero and equal to or greater than AGI 
Correct the parents’ taxes paid or AGI.  66
36 Parent’s consent to retrieve and
disclose FTI is “Not Granted”
The student’s parent must provide consent to
retrieve and disclose FTI data. 
80
37 Parent’s signature missing from PDF
FAFSA form or FAFSA Submission
Summary 
Signature correction must be made on a printed
FAFSA Submission Summary and resubmitted to
the FAFSA Processor or can be corrected
electronically. 
81
38 Parent’s signature missing from online
FAFSA
Signature correction must be made on a printed
FAFSA Submission Summary and resubmitted to
the FAFSA Processor or can be corrected
electronically. 
82
39 Parent Spouse or Partner SSN was
not matched with the Social Security
Administration 
Correct the SSN for the Parent spouse or partner.
Also review and correct the name and/or date of
birth for Parent spouse or partner and/or parent to
achieve a full match for at least one parent. 
84
40 Parent spouse or partner SSN match,
but no name match
Correct the Parent spouse or partner’s last name
and first initial.
85
41 Parent spouse or partner SSN match,
but no date of birth match 
Correct the Parent Spouse or Partner’s date of birth. 86
42 Parent Spouse or Partner SSN
contains all zeros and reported as a
tax filer 
Correct the Parent Spouse or Partner’s SSN.  87
43  Parent Spouse or Partner’s critical
data not provided 
Provide answers to the missing Parent Spouse or
Partner fields. 
88-90, 93-95, and 97-99
44 Parent Spouse or Partner’s taxes paid
is greater than or equal to AGI 
Correct Parent Spouse or Partner’s taxes paid or
AGI. 
91
45 Parent Spouse or Partner’s consent to
retrieve and disclose FTI is “Not
Granted”
The student’s Parent Spouse or Partner must
provide consent to retrieve and disclose FTI data. 
100
46 Parent Spouse or Partner’s signature
missing from PDF FAFSA form or
FAFSA Submission Summary
Signature correction must be made on a printed
FAFSA Submission Summary and resubmitted to
the FAFSA Processor or can be corrected
electronically. 
101
47 Parent Spouse or Partner’s signature
missing from online FAFSA
Signature correction must be made on a printed
FAFSA Submission Summary and resubmitted to
the FAFSA Processor or can be corrected
electronically.
102

 

How do I correct my FAFSA?

To make corrections to your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),Log In to your FAFSA account and log into FAFSA on the Web, and then click Make FAFSA Corrections.

When correcting your FAFSA, you can:

  • Add or remove colleges from your application
  • Change your e-mail or mailing address
  • Correct any field in your FAFSA other than your Social Security Number (SSN)

For more information regarding unanswered questions about the FAFSA process, please
visit the FAFSA website.

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