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Did anyone get the weird glitch where it shows your income as $999,999? That happened to me and I nearly had a heart attack thinking my SAI would be astronomical. Had to clear all cookies, restart my computer, and then it finally showed the correct income from my tax return.
YES! Thought I was the only one! Freaked me out completely!!
Just a quick update for everyone - the Department of Education announced yesterday they're implementing server upgrades this weekend to address the crashes. They're recommending users avoid submitting applications between Friday 8pm and Monday 6am EST if possible. This might help those still struggling to complete their forms!
Thank you for sharing this! I managed to get through the application using Chrome in incognito mode, working late at night as suggested. The SAI calculation seems way off though - showing much higher than expected based on our income. Has anyone else had this issue?
The SAI calculation has been problematic this year. If it seems significantly off, you should definitely contact your schools' financial aid offices. They're aware of the calculation issues and many are doing manual adjustments. Congrats on getting it submitted though!
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dont forget that even after you fix this you gotta make sure the colleges actually RECEIVE the updated info. my school said they never got my corrected fafsa even tho the site said it was processed. had to call financial aid office directly and have them manually pull it. whole system is broken imo
Good point! I'll definitely call my school's financial aid office next week to confirm they received the updated information. Thanks for the tip!
Just wanted to add another tip for anyone still struggling with this - if you're getting error messages when trying to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, check if your parent filed their taxes as "Married Filing Separately" vs "Married Filing Jointly". The FAFSA sometimes gets confused about which parent's tax info to pull if the filing status doesn't match what you selected in the original application. We had to go back and correct the filing status first before the DRT would work properly. Also, make sure you're doing this during IRS business hours (they have maintenance windows that can block the tool from working).
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Update: I was able to add the community college to her FAFSA this morning! The process was pretty straightforward. I called the financial aid office first and they confirmed they're still processing aid packages for the fall semester. Thanks everyone for your helpful advice!
That's awesome news! Glad it worked out smoothly for you. Your daughter is making a really smart financial decision - starting at community college can save thousands in the long run. Just remember to have her connect with an academic advisor early to map out a transfer plan so all her credits will count toward her bachelor's degree later. Good luck to her!
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UPDATE: Our FAFSA finally processed today - exactly 27 days after submission! I received an email notification around 3am and checked the account this morning. The SAI is now visible and I've already notified all her schools. Thank you everyone for your help and reassurance!
Excellent news! I'm glad it finally processed. Now make sure to follow up with each school's financial aid office in about a week to confirm they've received the processed FAFSA data. Sometimes there can be delays in the school receiving the information even after it shows as processed in your account.
Congratulations on finally getting your FAFSA processed! As someone who went through this exact same stress last year, I wanted to share a few tips for the next steps: 1) Screenshot or save a copy of your SAI summary for your records, 2) Check each college's financial aid portal to see if they show your FAFSA as received (it can take 3-5 business days), and 3) If any schools haven't updated by next week, call their financial aid offices directly with your FAFSA confirmation number. Also, don't be surprised if you get selected for verification - it seems more common this year. The good news is you're well within the timeline to receive aid packages before decision deadlines!
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One last tip - SAVE ALL YOUR FINANCIAL AID DOCUMENTS! Create a folder on your computer and save every email, letter, and document they send you. You'll need them for taxes, future FAFSA applications, and if there are ever any disputes about what was promised vs what was delivered. The system is a mess and you need to protect yourself with documentation.
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As someone who was also completely lost my first year, I want to emphasize something really important - you don't have to accept ALL the loans they offer you! I made that mistake and borrowed way more than I actually needed. Here's what helped me understand my aid package: Look for anything labeled "grant" or "scholarship" - that's the free money you don't pay back. Everything else (Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, etc.) are loans you'll need to repay. Also, consider starting at a community college for your first two years if cost is a major concern. You can knock out general education requirements for a fraction of the cost, then transfer to a four-year school. I wish someone had told me that option when I was stressing about loans! Don't let the complexity scare you away from college - just make sure you understand what you're signing up for before you sign anything.
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