Just checking in - were you able to solve this using any of the suggestions? I'm curious which approach worked as I'm helping another family with the same issue this week.

So glad to hear you got it working! Your success story is really valuable for others facing the same issue. The browser choice detail is particularly interesting - I've noticed Edge sometimes handles government forms better than Chrome or Firefox. For future reference, it might be worth adding that some families have also had success using Internet Explorer (if still available) or the browser's "compatibility mode" for older government systems. Thanks for following up with the solution - this will definitely help other students and families who find this thread!

Just a quick update - the FSA office sent an email this morning saying there's a known issue with the correction feature for some users. They recommend: 1. Clear your browser cache completely 2. Try a different browser (Edge seems to work better than Chrome) 3. Wait 24-48 hours if you still can't see the correction option They're apparently rolling out a fix by tomorrow evening. Hope this helps!

I had this exact same problem yesterday! What finally worked for me was switching to Microsoft Edge browser and clearing all my cookies first. The correction button showed up immediately after that. Also make sure your FAFSA status shows "Completed" with an SAI number - if it's still showing "Processing" the correction option won't appear no matter what browser you use. Hope this helps someone avoid the hours of frustration I went through!

My daughter just went through this whole process. Its all about the AGI but literally everything else matters too lol. So confusing.

One thing nobody mentioned yet - if your income for 2023 (the tax year they'll use for 2025-2026 FAFSA) was unusually high compared to your current situation, you can request a professional judgment review after you get your aid offer. Financial aid offices have some discretion to adjust your aid based on changes in circumstances, especially if you can document that your income has decreased since the tax year they're using.

UPDATE: I uploaded all our tax documents yesterday and emailed the financial aid office to confirm. They responded today saying everything looks good now and they should have my daughter's aid package calculated within the next 10 days. They said lots of families had this issue with the IRS data retrieval not working properly this year. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!

So glad to see your update that everything worked out! I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now - my daughter's school is requesting tax documents even though I'm positive I used the IRS data retrieval tool. It's reassuring to know this is happening to so many families and isn't something I did wrong. Going to upload our documents today and hopefully get a quick resolution like you did. Thanks for sharing your experience - it really helps to know we're not alone in this mess!

One more important thing: after you choose a school and accept their aid package, you may need to complete Entrance Counseling and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) for any federal loans. This is mandatory before loan funds can be disbursed, and many first-time borrowers miss this step. Your school will provide instructions, but it's typically done on studentaid.gov. Also, your school's financial aid office is your best resource once you've chosen where to attend. They can explain your specific package and help if your financial situation changes. Don't hesitate to schedule an appointment with them!

Just wanted to add something that helped me when I was in your exact situation last year! While you're waiting for your school award letters, now is a great time to start researching scholarship opportunities that are specific to your chosen major or demographic. Many external scholarships have spring deadlines and can supplement whatever aid packages you receive from schools. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you've submitted your FAFSA to ALL the schools you're considering - even safety schools. I almost forgot to include one of my backup options and had to scramble to add it later. You can always add schools to your FAFSA later, but it's easier to do it all at once. The waiting is definitely the hardest part, but you're asking all the right questions! Keep checking those school portals regularly because some schools post updates there before sending emails.