Takis123

I believe I made a mistake! I have filed already for FASFA in the past, I am in my 2 of college. I was not aware I had to put 000 for my mom SSN information. Due to that I was unable to receive enough money and the grant I know i am eligible for. If I change the SSN now would there be problem? Also for the Tax portion what would I do. My mom does file taxes, i am unsure if it is the right way or not.

I need help, I need to get this figured out. I really dont want to take another loan out. I also don't want this to have consequence for my mom!

I know I should have done more research before I even applied 2 years ago.

cptofthehouse

Takis1283, I don't understand how you filed FAFSA. Did you give your mothers income on the form? DId it match her tax forms? Using the 000 for Social security number is just when the person does not have one. If she does have a SSN, it has to be used and it has to match the number she is using when she files her federal return. It is that return that determines the bulk of what the EFC will be and whether you will be eligible for PELL. What loans have you been getting?

happymomof1

Takis1283,

Pick up the phone and call the financial aid office at your college about this. You are almost certainly not the only student in this situation. The usual advice is to put 000000000 for the parent SSN, and then record income figures for that parent based on that parent's income records. If your mom has been using an ITN for her income tax, you can collect the numbers from that form and then enter them in the FAFSA.

Good luck!

Takis123

Yes she has been using an ity number but where exactly do I add the number this?

happymomof1

There is no place for the ITIN in the FAFSA form. You will need to use 0s in the SSN line. You will also have to print out the signature form, and have her sign that and mail it in because she can't get a PIN online.

There are lots of citizen students who have non-citizen parents, so there are clear procedures for your case. If you'd rather just file a paper version of the FAFSA, dig around in the website to find it, or ask your financial aid office to help you get one.

Wishing you all the best!

swimcatsmom

Was this a private loan? Or were you able to take a federal loan out by filing FAFSA? If you were able to take out a federal loan, that would mean your FAFSA processed ok. If that is the case, you may not be eligible for any federal grant money because your EFC is too high. Did you get an EFC?