UPDATE: You all were right! I tried using my old address with the Data Retrieval Tool and it worked! All my tax info loaded into the FAFSA automatically. Thank you everyone for your help - I was really stressing about this!

So glad you got it sorted out! The address thing is such a common issue that trips people up. For anyone else reading this thread - another quick tip is to make sure you're using the exact spelling of your name as it appears on your Social Security card when using the DRT. Even small differences like using a nickname instead of your full legal name can cause it to fail. The IRS systems are super picky about exact matches!

This is super helpful advice - thank you! I'll tell him to use those exact questions when he calls tomorrow. He was worried about seeming pushy, but framing it this way sounds professional and appropriate.

As a newcomer here, this thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation with my nephew who's starting his master's program this fall. His FAFSA has been "processed" for weeks but no aid package yet from his school. Reading through all your experiences, it sounds like being patient but persistent is key. The information about graduate students being processed last in the queue is eye-opening - I had no idea the system worked that way. I'm definitely going to share the advice about calling with specific questions rather than just asking "when will I get my package." Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

I went through this exact same situation last year! The timing you described is totally normal - I got my SAI number and then received a scary-looking letter about missing documents like a week later. It really threw me for a loop because I thought I was finally done with everything. What I learned is that Federal Student Aid's mailing system is incredibly slow and they don't stop letters that are already in the pipeline even after your status changes. Since you made corrections 3 weeks ago and now have an SAI number, that letter was almost certainly generated before your corrections were fully processed. The key thing to check is your FAFSA dashboard - if it says "Processed Successfully" with a date that's after when you submitted your corrections, and you don't see any red warning messages or required actions, you should be all set. Also make sure to download and save your Student Aid Report as backup documentation. I ended up calling my school's financial aid office directly (way easier than trying to reach Federal Student Aid) and they confirmed they had received my complete information. Saved me so much stress! The whole process is really poorly designed but you're probably in the clear.

I'm a newcomer here but dealing with a very similar situation right now! Just wanted to add that I called my school's financial aid office this morning after reading through these responses, and they were incredibly helpful. They confirmed that as long as your SAI number is showing in your studentaid.gov account and your status says "Processed Successfully," you're good to go. The financial aid counselor I spoke with mentioned that they've been getting a lot of calls about this exact issue - students panicking after receiving outdated letters. She said their office actually tracks when they receive updated FAFSA information from students, and there's often a 2-4 week lag between when corrections are processed and when the old "incomplete" letters stop going out. One tip she gave me: if you're still worried, you can also check the "School Information" section in your FAFSA account to see the transmission dates to each school. If those dates are recent (after your corrections), then your schools definitely have your complete information. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here - it really helped calm my nerves!

After freaking out about this last year i learned something IMPORTANT. Call the financial aid offices at both schools and tell them your situation. Most schools will extend your deposit deadline if you're waiting on state grant info!! I didn't know this til AFTER I lost my deposit. My friend got a 2-week extension just by asking nicely.

Hey Sophia! I went through this exact same stress last year. Here's what helped me: create a spreadsheet with your best-case and worst-case scenarios for both schools. For PHEAA, with your SAI you mentioned, you're likely looking at somewhere between $2,000-4,500 based on last year's awards. Also, definitely reach out to both schools' financial aid offices - they deal with this timing issue every single year and often have internal processes to help students in your situation. Some schools will even match competing offers once all aid is finalized. Don't panic too much - you're not alone in this boat, and there are usually solutions available! 🙂

im glad u got it fixed!!! the new FAFSA is such a mess this year, my son's SAI came back WAAAY higher than expected and were trying to figure out if thats another glitch or if we did something wrong ugh

As someone who just went through this nightmare with my own kid, I can't stress enough how important it is to document everything when you have these technical issues! Screenshot every error message, note the exact times you tried to submit, and keep records of any phone calls or chats with FSA. If the glitches cause you to miss priority deadlines, most financial aid offices will grant extensions if you can prove you were actively trying to complete the application. Also, pro tip - if you're still having issues, try using an incognito/private browser window. Sometimes cached data from previous FAFSA attempts can interfere with the new application.