I’m trying to create an account on FAFSA, but I don’t go by my legal name. Can I use my preferred name instead of my legal name?
Yes, if you want to use your preferred name on these documents, you will need to legally change your name.
Any government or official school document should use your legal name.
Use your legal name. It’s the only way to verify your identity and ensure that colleges can link your information to their financial aid. That’s why colleges ask for both your legal name and your preferred name.
Legal name, how else do you expect them to know who you are and tell if your information is credible, do you expect them to look for “Fabulous Manner” in the registry?