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FAFSA Reject Codes

SAR Comment CodeReject ReasonStudent Resolution
011 SSA did not confirm the SSN reported for father in Item 60. Please review the SSN entered for your father and correct any errors. If your parent does not have an SSN, enter all zero's in the field.
012 SSA did not confirm the SSN reported for mother in Item 64. Please review the SSN entered for your mother and correct any errors. If your parent does not have an SSN, enter all zero's in the field.
016 Father's DOB does not match SSA records. Please correct your father's date of birth. If no correction is needed, re-enter the same value to reaffirm the DOB is correct.
017 Mother's DOB does not match SSA records. Please correct your mother's date of birth.  If no correction is needed, re-enter he same value to reaffirm the DOB is correct.
018 You must provide your DOB or date provided is invalid. Please review item 9 and enter your DOB
024 SSA did not confirm the SSN you reported on your FAFSA is correct If it's correct contact SSA t ofix the error in its records then re-enter the SSN and submit as a correction. If it is incorrect you may file a new FAFSA application with the correct SSN
040 Your father's name as reported does not match the name in the SSA record for his SSN Correct your father's name on items 61 and 62. If it is correct, re-enter both first and last name to reaffirm that the name is correct
049 You must report a valid SSN, name, and DOB for your father or mother Correct the SSN, name, and/or DOB for mother and father to achieve a full match for at least one parent. If parents do not have an SSN, provide zero's or confirm by re-entering the zero's
051 Your mother's name as reported does not match the name in the SSA record for her SSN Correct your mother's name on items 61 and 62. If it is correct, re-enter both first and last name to reaffirm that the name is correct
060 The DOB you reported does not match the DOB in the SSA's record for your SSN Review and correct or confirm (re-enter the same value) the student's DOB
061 The name you reported on your FAFSA does not match the name in the SSA's record for your SSN Review and correct or confirm (re-enter the same value) the student's first and last name
062 You reported the date of your marital status to be after the date you completed your application Your marital status must be as of the date you completed the application. Please review and make the necessary corrections
068 You did not indicate on your FAFSA that you are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen Please select 1 if you are a U.S. citizen or 2 if you are an eligible noncitizen.
076 The SSA record indicates that the SSN that was provided belongs to a deceased person Please review the SSN entered and make the necessary corrections. If correct, please contact SSA at 1-800-772-1213
083 You reported that your parent(s) did file or will file a 2020 income tax return but also reported that your father does not have an SSN Please review and make the necessary corrections
084 You reported that your parent(s) did file or will file a 2020 income tax return but also reported that your mother does not have an SSN Please review and make the necessary corrections
099 Review your marital status in Item 16 Review and corect the marital status and/or income reported as necessary
108 Your parent did not sign your FAFSA or SAR corrections you submitted A signature is required. If your parent  is unable to sign please contact your school's financial aid office or high school counselor
110 We have not received the signature page from your FAFSA on the web application or correction A signature correction can be made electronically or on a printed SAR certification page
111 The amount you reported for your parents' income tax is equal to or greater than the amount you reported for your adjusted gross income Review items 84 and 85 and make the necessary corrections
114 The amount you reported for your income taxes is equal to or greater than the amount you reported for your adjusted gross income Review items 36 and 37 and make the necessary corrections
126 You reported your parents will not file an income tax return, but the amount you reported for your parent's income appears to be over the minimum amount required to file Review items 79, 86, and 87 and make the necessary corrections
129 You must provide your parent(s) income information in items 85 through 87 and 92a through 92h Please provide your parent(s) taxed and untaxed income
130 Your must provide your income information in items 36 through 39 and 44a through 44i Please provide your taxed and untaxed income
131 You reported that you will not file an income tax return, but the amount you reported for your income appears to be over the minimum amount required to file Please review items 32, 38, and 39 to make the necessary corrections
150 You must provide asset information for you and your parent(s) Please review items 40 through 42 and 88 through 90 and make the necessary corrections
151 You must provide your asset information Please review items 40 and 42 and make the necessary corrections
152 The amount you reported for your income tax is equal to or greather than the amount you reported for your AGI Please review items 36 and 37 and make the necessary corrections
153 The amount you reported for your income tax appears to be over the allowable amount based on what you reported for your adjusted gross income Please review items 36 and 37 and make the necessary corrections
164 You reported that your parent(s) did file or will file a 2020 income tax return but also reported that your father and mother do not have an SSN Please review your answers for items 60, 64, and 79 and make the necessary corrections. To confirm parents don't have an SSN enter or re-enter all zero's
168 You must provide answers for your parents' maritual status and number of family members in items 58 and 72 Review and correct the parents' marital status and the parents' number of family members
169 You must provide answers for your marital status and number of family members in items 16 and 93 Review and correct the student's marital status and the student's number of family members
369 The SSA did not confirm the SSN you reported for your first parent in item 60. Correct the SSN for parent 1 or enter all zero's if parent does not have SSN
370 The SSA did not confirm the SSN you reported for your second parent in item 64 Correct the SSN for parent 2 or enter all zero's if parent does not have SSN