This is question 3 on the paper FAFSA.

Enter your middle initial.

• You can only use letters (A-Z) or blanks (spaces). No other characters are allowed.

• Your middle initial must be typed exactly as it appears on your Social Security card*.

*Your Social Security Number (SSN) and name must match the number and name on your Social Security card.

• If the name on your Social Security card is not correct, you should update it with the Social Security Administration.

• The phone number for your local Social Security office is listed in the phone book's United States Government section, the Blue Pages.

• You can also call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or visit the Social Security Administration's Web site at www.ssa.gov.

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