FAFSA application showing my daughter as both student AND parent 1 - can't change SSN

omg the EXACT same thing happened to me last month! i was helping my son and somehow his ssn got put in for both sections. we panicked and deleted everything and started over. took forever but at least we knew it was right

This is actually a common issue with the new FAFSA system. When the parent section was populated, it likely pulled the student's information because you were logged into her account. You have a few options: 1. If verification hasn't completed, you can cancel the submission (there's a cancel button under "My FAFSA" section) 2. If it's already processing, wait for it to be rejected, then correct it 3. Call Federal Student Aid directly to explain the situation and request guidance Whichever route you choose, you'll need to ensure the correct SSN is associated with the correct role. The SAI calculation depends entirely on having accurate contributor information.

i dont think verification will work at all with wrong ssns. my nephew had something similar happen and it took WEEKS to fix. better to just start over now then wait for the reject letter which could take 10+ days

When I was helping my daughter with her FAFSA last October, we ran into a bunch of weird glitches too. The new system is so frustrating! What worked for us was logging out completely, clearing browser cache, and then having HER log back in. Then when we got to the parent section, I entered my info carefully and double-checked everything before moving on. The other thing that helps is using the "Save" button frequently, so if something goes wrong, you don't lose all your progress. But yeah, in your situation, I'd probably just cancel and start fresh.

I spent TWO HOURS on hold with FAFSA trying to fix this exact problem!!! The system is completely broken this year and they know it. Eventually I just gave up and started over with my son's application. Their "new and improved" system is the worst.

Financial aid advisor here. This is a known issue with the redesigned FAFSA. The problem occurs because the system sometimes doesn't properly differentiate between the student and parent sections when both are accessing the form from the same computer/account. My recommendation: 1. Cancel the current application (don't worry, this won't affect future submissions) 2. Clear your browser cache and cookies completely 3. Have your daughter log in to her StudentAid.gov account 4. When you reach the contributor section, manually type all information (don't use auto-fill) 5. After entering your SSN as Parent 1, immediately verify it shows YOUR name, not hers If it still pulls her information, try using a different device for the parent section. The system should correctly calculate your SAI once the proper SSNs are associated with each role.

lol why does FAFSA make everything so complicated? when i filled mine out i just did it all myself and guessed at my parents info... probably why i didn't get much aid tho 😂

Thank you all for the helpful advice! I decided to cancel the application and start fresh. We cleared browser cache, used Chrome instead of Safari, and made sure to double-check every section before continuing. It worked perfectly this time! Her info is correctly showing as student only, and my information is properly listed under Parent 1. The SAI preview number looks much more reasonable now too. What a relief! For anyone else having this problem, definitely just cancel and start over rather than waiting for verification to fail.

I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm a college freshman and just went through this nightmare with my mom last fall. We had the exact same issue where my info was showing up in both student and parent sections. After reading all these responses, I want to add that you should also make sure to print or screenshot your final FAFSA summary page once everything is correct. The system sometimes has display glitches even after submission, and having that documentation saved us when our school's financial aid office had questions about our SAI calculation. Also, don't panic if you get selected for verification even with correct info - it's totally random this year and doesn't mean you did anything wrong!