FAFSA Reject Codes 2024-2025
| Reject Code | Reject Reason | Student Action |
|---|---|---|
| A | Students taxes paid is greater than zero, and greater than or equal to a fixed percentage of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), but not equal to or greater than AGI. | Confirm or correct taxes paid and adjusted gross income. |
| B | Independent Student has unusually high number of family members. | Confirm or correct Student's Number of Family Members. |
| C | Student Spouse taxes paid is greater than zero, and greater than or equal to a fixed percentage of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), but not equal to or greater than AGI. | Confirm or correct taxes paid and adjusted gross income. |
| D | Parent has unusually high number of family members. | Confirm or correct Parents' Number of Family Members. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 1 | Provisionally Independent with unusual circumstance | Determine the student's dependency status. If Independent, then make corrections to reflect this status. if dependent, then provide parental information. |
| 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 re-enter the SSN and submit as a correction for an updated SSA Match. |
| 3 | Student's SSN match, but no name match | Correct the student last name and first initial. |
| 4 | Student's SSN match, but no date of birth match | Correct the student's date of birth |
| 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. |
| 6 | Mailing State is a foreign country, Country is blank | Provide the Country code or update the Mailing State. |
| 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 |
| 8 | Student's Taxes Paid is greater than zero and equal to or greater than AGI | Correct student's taxes paid or AGI. |
| 9 | Student required fields left blank | Provide answers to the missing student fields. |
| 10 | Student's consent to retrieve and disclose FTI is "Not Granted" | The student must provide consent to retrieve and disclose FTI data. |
| 11 | Student's signature missing from PDF FAFSA form or FAFSA Submission Summary | Signature correction must be made. |
| 12 | Student's signature missing from online FAFSA | Signature correction must be made. |
| 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 applicatoinprocessingdivision@ed.gov to resolve the issue. |
| 14 | Dependency Model is Dependent AND Unsub Only is '1' Yes | If parent data cannot be provided no change is required. Student will be eligible for unsubsidized loans. |
| 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. |
| 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 applicatoinprocessingdivision@ed.gov to resolve the issue. |
| 17 | Independent student is married and Updated Family Size is less than 2 | Correct the Student's Current Marital Status or Family Size. |
| 18 | Independent student is not married and Updated Family Size is less than 1 | Correct the Student's Current Marital Status or Family Size. |
| 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. |
| 20 | Student spouse's SSN match but no Name match | Correct the student spouse's date of birth |
| 21 | Student spouse's SSN Match but no Date of Birth match | Correct the student spouse's date of birth. |
| 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. |
| 23 | Student's spouse's critical data not provided | Provide answers to the missing student spouse fields. |
| 24 | Student spouse’s taxes paid greater than or equal to AGI | Correct student spouse’s taxes paid or AGI. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 27 | Student spouse’s signature missing from online FAFSA | Signature correction must be made. |
| 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. |
| 29 | Parent SSN match, but no name match | Correct the parent’s name. |
| 30 | Parent SSN match, but no date of birth match | Correct the parent’s date of birth. |
| 31 | Social Security Administration indicates the Parent is deceased | 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.. |
| 32 | Parent is married and Updated Family Size is less than 3 | Correct the parent’s Current Marital Status or Family Size. |
| 33 | Parent is not married and Updated Family Size is less than 2 | Correct the parent’s Current Marital Status or Family Size. |
| 34 | Parent’s critical data not provided | Provide answers to the missing parent fields. |
| 35 | Parents’ taxes paid is greater than zero and equal to or greater than AGI | Correct the parents’ taxes paid or AGI. |
| 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. |
| 37 | Parent’s signature missing from PDF FAFSA form or FAFSA Submission Summary | Signature correction must be made. |
| 38 | Parent’s signature missing from online FAFSA | Signature correction must be made. |
| 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. |
| 40 | Parent spouse or partner SSN match, but no name match | Correct the Parent spouse or partner’s last name and first initial. |
| 41 | Parent spouse or partner SSN match, but no date of birth match | Correct the Parent spouse or partner’s date of birth. |
| 42 |
Social Security Administration Indicates the Parent Spouse or Partner is deceased |
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. |
| 43 | Parent Spouse or Partner’s critical data not provided | Provide answers to the missing Parent Spouse or Partner fields. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 46 | Parent Spouse or Partner's signature missing from PDF FAFSA form or FAFSA Submission Summary | Signature correction must be made. |
| 47 | Parent Spouse or Partner's signature missing from online FAFSA | Signature correction must be made. |
| 48 | Student - No Match for Transunion | TBD |
| 49 | Student- First/Last Name Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 50 | Student - DOB Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 51 | Student - Address Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 52 | Student - Pending match for Transunion match | TBD |
| 53 | Parent - No Match for Transunion match | TBD |
| 54 | Parent - First/Last Name Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 55 | Parent - DOB Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 56 | Parent - Address Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 57 | Parent - Pending match for Transunion match | TBD |
| 58 | Parent Spouse or Partner - No Match for Transunion match | TBD |
| 59 | Parent Spouse or Partner - First/Last Name Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 60 | Parent Spouse or Partner - DOB Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 61 | Parent Spouse or Partner - Address Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 62 | Parent Spouse or Partner - Pending match for Transunion match | TBD |
| 63 | Student Spouse - No Match for Transunion match | TBD |
| 64 | Student Spouse - First/Last Name Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 65 | Student Spouse - DOB Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 66 | Student Spouse - Address Mismatch for Transunion match | TBD |
| 67 | Student Spouse - Pending match for Transunion match | TBD |