What is a FAFSA transaction?

Each time a FAFSA or a correction to a FAFSA is processed, a transaction number is created. For example, you file your FAFSA and it is processed, creating Transaction 01. A correction to your Student Aid Report (SAR) is processed, creating Transaction 02. Another correction to your SAR is processed, creating Transaction 03.

Each time that a new transaction is created, we will send you a new SAR. All schools listed on the SAR will also receive updated information electronically.

If you received a paper Student Aid Report (SAR), your transaction number is located in the lower right corner on each page of your SAR, right after the Social Security Number and the first two letters of the last name.

If you printed your SAR from this Web site, your transaction number is located in the upper right hand corner of the SAR, right after the Social Security Number and the first two letters of the last name.

www.fafsa.ed.gov