Do not confuse the DRN and the FAFSA PIN. Both are 4-digit numbers. However, the FAFSA PIN, used along with your name, Social Security number and date of birth is used to establish your identity on the FAFSA website. Students are warned to never divulge the PIN to anyone because it ...
Your DRN is a four-digit number you’ll need to provide to a financial aid administrator at your school or customer service agents at the FSA information center if you allow them to change certain information that you notice needs correcting on your FAFSA®form. ...