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The DRN number stands for Data Release Number. It is the confidential four-digit number found in the lower left hand corner on the Student Aid Report (SAR). A financial aid applicant needs to provide the DRN when communicating with the Federal Student Aid Information Center regarding Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and SAR processing.
