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did u know u can use the FAFSA app on ur phone now? way easier than the website imo
The app is actually being discontinued with the new FAFSA. Everything is moving to the studentaid.gov website with the redesigned form.
Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this confusion last year! You absolutely keep your existing FSA IDs - they're like your permanent digital identity for all things federal student aid. The key thing to remember is that the FSA ID system and the FAFSA application are separate - even though the FAFSA form gets updated every year with new features and requirements, your login credentials stay the same. I've been using the same FSA ID since my oldest started college 3 years ago, and now I'm using it for my second child too. The only time you'd need a new one is if you completely lost access and couldn't recover it through the official channels.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's really helpful to hear from someone who's been through this with multiple kids. I was getting stressed thinking we'd have to start from scratch, but it sounds like once you have your FSA IDs set up, you're good to go for years. That makes the whole process seem much more manageable!
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Good luck with your summer aid application! Just wanted to add one more thing that helped me - when you meet with financial aid next week, ask them to walk through your specific aid timeline. Have them show you exactly how much of your annual limits you've used for fall/spring and what's remaining for summer. Also ask about payment due dates for summer terms - sometimes Summer 1 and Summer 2 have different payment deadlines, and you want to make sure your aid is processed and disbursed in time. The fact that you're taking 6 credits each term puts you in a good position for aid eligibility. Hope everything works out for your graduation timeline!
This is such great advice! I'm definitely going to ask them to show me exactly where I stand with my annual limits - I've been so confused about what I've already used versus what's left. The payment deadline tip is really smart too, I hadn't even thought about that. I'm feeling much more confident about this whole process now thanks to everyone's help here. It's so reassuring to know other students have navigated this successfully!
This thread has been so helpful! I'm in a similar situation but with a twist - my school's Summer 1 runs May-June and Summer 2 is July-August, so they actually cross that July 1st aid year boundary that someone mentioned. My financial aid office told me I'd need to submit TWO separate summer aid applications (one for each term) because they're technically in different aid years. Has anyone else dealt with this situation? I'm worried about the timing of everything and whether I'll have enough aid eligibility in both years to cover what I need. The whole thing seems unnecessarily complicated!
Oh wow, that's exactly what I was worried about! The July 1st cutoff thing is so confusing. I'm dealing with a similar timeline but my school treats all summer as one aid year. It sounds like you definitely need to be super organized with two separate applications. Have you checked if you'll have enough remaining eligibility in your current aid year for Summer 1? And then for Summer 2 in the new aid year, you'd get fresh annual limits right? That might actually work in your favor if you're running low on current year aid. I'd definitely ask them about the timing - like when Summer 2 aid gets processed and disbursed since it's technically the new aid year. This whole system is way too complicated for something so important!
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I went through this exact situation with my son two years ago! Same deal - divorced parents alternating tax claims, but I was the custodial parent. I was so worried about messing it up that I actually called three different financial aid offices to confirm, and they all said the same thing: FAFSA only cares about physical custody, not tax dependency. One thing I wish someone had told me - if your daughter ends up getting selected for verification (which is totally random), they might ask for a letter from her school confirming her address or medical records showing where she receives care. I had to scramble to get those documents later. It's not required upfront, but having them ready just in case saves stress later. Also, since your income is significantly lower than your ex's ($42K vs $78K), this should work out really well for aid purposes! That income difference could mean thousands more in aid eligibility. You're definitely on the right track!
This is really helpful to hear from someone who's actually been through the same situation! I hadn't thought about gathering school records or medical documents ahead of time for potential verification. That's such a smart tip - I'd definitely rather have them ready than scramble later if we get selected. I'll start collecting things like her school enrollment records and maybe a letter from her pediatrician's office showing our address. And you're right about the income difference - I was so stressed about the tax claiming issue that I almost forgot that's actually the silver lining here! Thanks for sharing your experience and the practical advice about documentation.
I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation right now! My ex and I have been alternating who claims our twin daughters for taxes, and I was panicking about how this would affect their FAFSA applications next year. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly reassuring. It's so helpful to see multiple people confirm that the tax dependency doesn't matter at all for FAFSA - I was convinced I'd somehow mess this up and hurt their chances at financial aid. The income difference in our case is even more dramatic (I make $38K, he makes $95K), so knowing that only my income will count for FAFSA purposes is huge. I'm definitely going to start gathering those verification documents everyone mentioned, just to be prepared. Thank you Logan for asking this question - you probably helped way more people than just yourself!
I'm so glad this thread has been helpful for you too, Sasha! It's reassuring to know there are others in similar situations. With twins applying, you'll definitely want to get that FSA ID process started early like Mae mentioned - you'll need separate ones for each daughter plus yourself, so that's three total to coordinate. The income difference you mentioned ($38K vs $95K) should really work in your daughters' favor for aid calculations. One thing I learned from reading everyone's responses is to submit the FAFSA as early as possible after October 1st since some state aid is first-come, first-served. With twins, that could make an even bigger difference! Best of luck to both of your daughters with their applications!
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Coming back to this thread - there was an official announcement from Federal Student Aid yesterday about intermittent login issues affecting some users. They're implementing a fix this weekend. If your daughter still can't access her account by Monday, definitely contact them directly as her account might need individual attention. Remember that the 2025-2026 FAFSA priority deadline for many colleges is coming up in March, so you'll want to resolve this soon!
Thanks for the update! I'll have her try again after their weekend maintenance. If that doesn't work, we'll definitely reach out to them directly. Really appreciate everyone's help with this!
I'm dealing with the exact same issue! My daughter has been trying to log into her 2025-2026 FAFSA for over a week now and keeps getting timeout errors. We've tried different browsers, clearing cache, and logging in at different times of day but nothing works. It's so frustrating because the deadline is approaching and we can't even get past the login screen. Has anyone found a reliable solution that actually works? The StudentAid.gov help page is basically useless and just tells you to "try again later.
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Check if any of these schools have a financial aid package deadline policy! Some schools GUARANTEE aid packages will be sent by a certain date before the May 1 commitment deadline. If they've missed their own deadline, you can use that as leverage to potentially get more aid!
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Malik Davis
As someone who just went through this process last year, I totally understand your anxiety! I had a similar situation with 4 acceptances and varying timelines for aid packages. A few tips that helped me: 1) Create a spreadsheet to track when each school sent acceptance vs when you expect/receive aid packages, 2) Most schools have a "net price calculator" on their website that can give you a rough estimate while you wait, 3) Don't be afraid to ask about their internal deadlines - some schools commit to sending packages by certain dates but don't advertise it. Also, if you're considering applying for outside scholarships, don't wait for the school packages - keep applying! The combination of school aid + outside scholarships made my final choice much clearer. Good luck with your decision!
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Yuki Yamamoto
•This is such great advice! I love the spreadsheet idea - I've been trying to keep track in my head but writing it down would definitely help reduce the stress. I'm definitely going to check those net price calculators tonight to get some rough estimates while I wait. And you're absolutely right about outside scholarships - I've been so focused on waiting for school packages that I haven't applied to any local ones yet. Thank you for the encouragement and practical tips!
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