Correct your FAFSA using the Data Retrieval Tool.听
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Go to听,听select "Make FAFSA听Corrections" under the "Returning User?" heading, and log on.
Navigate to the "Financial Information" section.
Create a Save Key and click "Next."
Complete the "Parent Information" section (if applicable).
If eligible, under the IRS Data Retrieval section, select 鈥渕other鈥 or 鈥渇ather鈥 and enter that parent鈥檚 FSA ID.
Select 鈥淟ink to IRS.鈥
Ensure the name listed is exactly as it appears on the tax form.
Enter the tax filing status and address exactly as it appears on the tax form.
Click on 鈥淪ubmit.鈥
Select 鈥淭ransfer My Tax Information into the FAFSA鈥 and then click on 鈥淭ransfer Now.鈥
Review the transferred听tax information but DO NOT change any of the data listed as "Transferred from the IRS". You will receive a message confirming a successful transfer.
Complete the "Student Information" section.
If eligible, select "Link to IRS."
Ensure the name listed is exactly as it appears on the tax form.
Enter the听tax filing status and address听exactly as it appears on the tax form.
Click on 鈥淪ubmit.鈥
Select 鈥淭ransfer My Tax Information into the FAFSA鈥 and then click on 鈥淭ransfer Now.鈥
Review the transferred听tax information but DO NOT change any of the data listed as "Transferred from the IRS". You will receive a message confirming a successful transfer.
Move to the "Sign and Submit" section, Follow instructions to sign your FSA ID听and then hit 鈥渟ubmit.鈥
Learn more about the IRS Data Retrieval Tool from the听听website.