Do I need to correct spouse's DOB error on 2024-25 FAFSA to submit 2025-26 application?

Yep, definitely fix that 2024-25 FAFSA ASAP! I had a similar issue where my mom's SSN had a typo and it caused a HUGE headache. The financial aid office ended up freezing our entire package until we fixed it, even though we'd already been awarded. Don't risk it!!

You should submit a correction to your 2024-25 FAFSA, but there's no need to panic. Demographic corrections like a birth date won't typically affect your SAI calculation or aid eligibility. The correction process is straightforward - just log into studentaid.gov, select the 2024-25 application, and use the 'Make FAFSA Corrections' option to update the birth date. After submitting the correction, I'd recommend contacting your school's financial aid office to let them know about the update. This is a common error and they deal with it routinely.

this happens ALL THE TIME don't worry about it!! just fix it in both places and move on lol financial aid ppl see way worse trust me

I made a similar mistake last year and trying to get through to someone at FSA was IMPOSSIBLE. I kept getting stuck in phone loops for WEEKS. Finally found Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me through to an actual human at the FSA help desk in about 10 minutes. They have a video demo here: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent confirmed that birthdate errors need to be fixed on both applications but assured me it wouldn't affect my aid as long as all other info matched correctly.

Actually, this is more important than some are suggesting. While it likely won't affect your SAI calculation, discrepancies in identifying information between FAFSA years can trigger verification flags. When you correct the 2024-25 form, also submit documentation to your school's financial aid office showing the correct birth date (driver's license copy, etc.). The concern isn't just about aid calculation but identity verification in the FSA system. Having mismatched identifying information across years can complicate future applications, loan processing, and even loan repayment down the road.

The same thing happened with my daughter's FAFSA last year but we didn't catch it until after she graduated 😱 Her birth year was wrong by 10 years! Nobody ever flagged it and all her loans processed fine. But we're having MAJOR problems now with loan repayment because her identity can't be verified properly. Don't be us!!!

BTW make sure you check EVERYTHING else on the old form too while you're at it. If there's one mistake there could be others! Take it from someone who had to redo their entire verification process because of dumb little errors 😫

For anyone else reading this thread with similar issues - here's a quick checklist for handling demographic corrections on prior year FAFSAs: 1. Submit the correction through studentaid.gov ASAP 2. Notify your school's financial aid office in writing 3. Provide supporting documentation if requested 4. Check if verification is needed (usually only if your SAI changes) 5. Review current year application for accuracy before submitting Most biographical corrections don't impact your aid eligibility, but they're important for proper record-keeping in the federal system.