<p>I am facing a problem here. I am applying to colleges (regular decision) for Fall 2008 and the FAFSA deadline is February. I have been living outside USA for a long time and don't have a Social security no. I have applied for one in September and will be getting it in Feb or March.
Does the FAFSA get submitted without the SSN?</p>
<p>my kids each got a social security number when they were born.Its also needed to claim dependents on taxes.
I dont see how you can get a PIN to file FAFSA without it.
<a href="http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10023.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10023.html</a></p>
<p>I don't understand why there's such a lengthy delay from your application to receipt of number. according to the SSA website: We will mail your number and card as soon as we have all of your information and have verified your documents with the issuing offices.</p>