The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a financial aid form that students must complete in order to be eligible for federal student loans and grants.
The FAFSA is a lengthy and somewhat complex form and many students make mistakes when completing it. If you have made a mistake on your FAFSA, you may be wondering if you can delete your account and start over.
The answer is yes, you can delete your FAFSA account. However, there are some important things to keep in mind before you do so.
Important Things to Know Before Deleting Your FAFSA Account
- You will lose all of your data. Once you delete your FAFSA account, all of the data that you have entered will be lost. This includes your personal information, financial information, and academic information.
- You will not be able to recover your data. Once you delete your FAFSA account, you will not be able to recover any of the data that you have entered. This is why it is important to make sure that you have saved all of your data before you delete your account.
- You may not be able to reapply for financial aid. If you delete your FAFSA account and then decide that you want to reapply for financial aid, you may not be able to do so. This is because you will need to provide the same information that you provided on your original FAFSA form. If you have lost this information, you may not be able to reapply for financial aid.
How to Delete Your FAFSA Account
If you are sure that you want to delete your FAFSA account, you can do so by following these steps:
- Go to the FAFSA website.
- Click on the “Login” link.
- Enter your username and password.
- Click on the “My FAFSA” tab.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Delete Account” link.
- Confirm that you want to delete your account.
Once you have deleted your account, you will no longer be able to access any of the data that you have entered. You will also not be able to reapply for financial aid using the same account.
Alternatives to Deleting Your FAFSA Account
If you are not sure whether you want to delete your FAFSA account, there are a few other options that you can consider:
- Contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center. The Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) can help you with a variety of FAFSA-related questions. You can contact the FSAIC by phone at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or by email at [email protected]
- Visit the FAFSA website. The FAFSA website has a variety of resources that can help you complete your FAFSA form. You can also find information about how to correct mistakes on your FAFSA form.
- Get help from a financial aid advisor. A financial aid advisor can help you complete your FAFSA form and answer any questions that you have. You can find a financial aid advisor at your school or at a nearby community college.
Conclusion
Deleting your FAFSA account is a serious decision. Before you delete your account, weigh the pros and cons carefully. If you are not sure whether you want to delete your account, consider contacting the Federal Student Aid Information Center or visiting the FAFSA website.