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FAFSA: Fixing parent account SSN error - tips for faster resolution?

Has anyone else had issues with their parents' FAFSA account? I've been trying to fix an error related to social security info for days now. Finally got through to someone on the regular FAFSA number after waiting forever, but it was such a hassle. Anyone have tips for getting this sorted out faster? The whole process is so frustrating!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve FAFSA social security info error, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt0-AF1gyEg

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Mei-Ling Chen

Here's what I've learned from dealing with FAFSA issues: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of who you talked to, when, and what they said. 2. Be persistent. Sometimes you gotta call multiple times to get someone who knows what they're doing. 3. Use the FAFSA website's live chat feature if possible. Sometimes it's faster than calling. 4. If all else fails, reach out to your school's financial aid office. They might be able to help or at least point you in the right direction. 5. Check for common errors like transposed SSN digits or mismatched names (like Bill vs William). Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP. We've all been there 💪

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McKenzie Shade

Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try the live chat option

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Sofía Rodríguez

This is gold 👌 Wish I had known all this when I was dealing with my FAFSA nightmare last semester

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Aiden O'Connor

The financial aid office tip is clutch. They helped me sort out a mess with my parents' tax info last year

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Zoe Papadopoulos

Also, sometimes reaching out on social media can get a quicker response from their customer service team.

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Jamal Brown

lol welcome to the wonderful world of bureaucracy. just wait till you have to deal with the IRS 🤡

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Fatima Al-Rashid

Haha, isn't that the truth! It's like a rite of passage into adulthood. 🤷‍♂️

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Giovanni Rossi

Have you tried sacrificing a goat to the FAFSA gods? Might work better than actually calling them 😂

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McKenzie Shade

LOL I'm about ready to try anything at this point 🐐

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Aaliyah Jackson

Instructions unclear. Sacrificed my GPA instead. Send help.

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KylieRose

If only a goat could help with this mess! Humor aside, it seriously feels like we need divine intervention sometimes.

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Harmony Love

Ugh, FAFSA is the worst. I had a similar issue last year with my mom's info. Took me like 3 weeks to get it fixed. The system is so broken 🤦‍♀️

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Rudy Cenizo

Three weeks? That's insane! I've heard they have been trying to improve their systems, but it still seems like a nightmare for most people.

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Esmeralda Gómez

Claimyr is a useful service for cutting down on hold times, but it does cost $20 per call, which can add up. While some find it worth the price to save hours of waiting, it's not the only solution. Always attempt free options first, such as calling at off-peak hours or using online chat. Keep in mind your own financial situation and whether you value the time saved enough to justify the cost.

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Lena Kowalski

I'm in the same boat, OP. Been trying to fix my dad's info for like a month now. The whole system is a joke. Why can't they make this easier? 😤

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McKenzie Shade

A month?! Oh man, I hope mine doesn't take that long. This is ridiculous

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Lena Kowalski

Yeah, it's been a nightmare. Fingers crossed yours gets sorted faster!

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DeShawn Washington

I feel your pain. It's almost like they make it intentionally difficult for some reason.

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Kirsuktow DarkBlade

I found a method to get someone on the phone faster. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ

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Abigail bergen

Wait, seriously? How does that even work? Sounds too good to be true

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Kirsuktow DarkBlade

It's legit! They basically have a system that calls and navigates the menu for you. When an agent picks up, it forwards the call to your phone. Saved me hours of waiting

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Ahooker-Equator

$20 tho? Idk if its worth it just to talk to someone...

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Kirsuktow DarkBlade

Trust me, after spending days trying to get through, $20 felt like a bargain. Time is money, ya know?

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Anderson Prospero

I've used Claimyr before for another service, and it worked great! But some folks might hesitate because of the cost. It's all about priorities and how much you value your time.

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Natalie Khan

Have you tried calling early in the morning? I've had better luck getting through to someone around 8 AM when they first open.

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McKenzie Shade

I'll give that a shot, thanks! Anything to avoid another hours-long wait 😩

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Daryl Bright

Early morning calls are hit or miss for me. Sometimes it works, sometimes I still end up waiting forever. FAFSA needs to hire more people or something

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Sienna Gomez

I actually tried this and it worked for me once, but it's definitely not a guarantee. I wish they had a more efficient system.

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Tyrone Hill

Pro tip: Double-check all the info before submitting. I've seen so many ppl make silly mistakes that take forever to fix. Better to spend an extra 10 mins reviewing than weeks trying to correct an error

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Toot-n-Mighty

This is so true! I once missed a single digit on my SSN and it took ages to resolve. Double-checking can save so much hassle.

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CaptainAwesome

Hey OP, what exactly was the social security error? I'm having issues too and wondering if it's the same problem

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McKenzie Shade

It was something about a mismatch between the SSN and my dad's name. Turns out there was a typo in his first name 🤦‍♂️

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CaptainAwesome

Oof, that sucks. Mine's different - something about the SSN not matching their records. Guess I'll be spending my weekend on hold too 😩

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Yuki Tanaka

Typos can be a big issue with these forms. Double-checking every detail is crucial.

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Miguel Hernández

Honestly, the whole education system needs an overhaul. Why do we even need FAFSA? Other countries manage to provide affordable education without all this red tape. It's ridiculous.

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Sasha Ivanov

Preach! 🙌 The system is designed to keep people down, I swear

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Liam Murphy

Ikr? My cousin in Germany is like "what's FAFSA?" while we're over here pulling our hair out 😭

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Amara Okafor

It really makes you wonder why we can't adopt more efficient systems from other countries.

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