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Do I have to use my Social Security Number on my Application?

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Yes. Columbia will need the student’s full legal name (as listed on the Social Security Card) and Social Security Number (SSN) in order to download the FAFSA. If the student’s legal name and SSN were not provided in their admission application, we will need a copy of the student’s Social Security Card to update our records. If you need to update the student’s SSN or legal name, please upload a copy of our offices' Social Security Update form , along with the student’s Social Security Card, to our Box upload portal.