That's such a relief to hear! I'm in a similar situation - submitted my FAFSA in early March and still waiting for my disclosure statement. The waiting is so stressful when you see all these college deadlines approaching. It's good to know that most schools are being understanding about the delays this year. I think I'll follow your lead and call my school's financial aid office tomorrow just to give them a heads up about the delay and see if they have any updates on their end. Thanks for sharing your update - it definitely helps ease some of the anxiety!

I'm in the exact same situation! Submitted my FAFSA about 2.5 weeks ago and still showing "processing" with no disclosure statement yet. This is my first time too and I was getting really worried seeing all these deadlines coming up. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really reassuring - sounds like the delays are pretty normal this year with the new system. I'm definitely going to call my school's financial aid office this week to let them know about the delay and make sure I'm not missing anything on my end. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and tips, especially about checking email preferences and the possibility of hidden verification issues!

Great progress! How did you finally manage to get through to them? I'm still hearing from families who can't reach anyone after trying for weeks.

I'm so sorry this happened to your son and it's alarming how many families are experiencing the same issue with 2005-born students. As a newcomer to this community, I've been reading through all these responses and I'm really grateful everyone is sharing their experiences and solutions. I wanted to add that if you're still having trouble getting through to the IRS, you might also try calling early in the morning (around 7 AM local time) when they first open - that's when call volumes are typically lowest. Also, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (1-877-777-4778) can sometimes help expedite identity theft cases when regular channels aren't working. For anyone else reading this thread, it might be worth checking if your state has additional identity theft resources. Some states have their own victim assistance programs that can help coordinate between federal agencies and provide additional documentation that colleges might accept. Stay strong - it sounds like you're taking all the right steps and advocating well for your son!

One important thing to remember is that your SAI (Student Aid Index) will be calculated separately for each student, but using the same household financial information. Having two in college simultaneously is actually beneficial because your expected family contribution gets split between them. Make sure both FAFSA applications indicate multiple family members in college - this alone can significantly increase your aid eligibility even without appeals. When you do file those professional judgment appeals, make sure to emphasize that you have two children in college at once. Financial aid officers have considerable discretion, and demonstrating this double financial burden can help your case.

I just went thru this whole mess with my kids. Let me save u some time. FIRST, fill out the FAFSA exactly as required with 2023 info. DON'T try to outsmart the system or they'll flag your app for verification which is a whole other nightmare. THEN immediately email the financial aid departments explaining your situation. Most have specific forms for income adjustments. When my bonus made my income look artificially high, I had to provide: 1) 2022 taxes showing "normal" income 2) 2023 taxes with the bonus 3) Letter from employer confirming one-time nature of bonus 4) Recent pay stubs I got about 60% of schools to adjust our aid. Private schools were MUCH more willing to help than public ones. The state schools basically said "tough luck" while smaller private colleges actually revised everything. Good luck!!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! My daughter's FAFSA has shown "processed" for almost 3 weeks, but two of her schools are saying they still haven't received anything. It's so stressful when aid deadlines are approaching. Based on what everyone has shared here, I'm going to call the Federal Student Aid Info Center tomorrow to request that "manual retransmission" that Sophia mentioned. I'll also take screenshots of our processed FAFSA and send them to the schools preemptively. It's really reassuring to see that the financial aid offices have been understanding about these system-wide delays. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and solutions - this thread is incredibly valuable for those of us dealing with this mess!

I'm a college financial aid administrator and want to add some additional context that might help families in this situation. The transmission delays this year are largely due to the Department of Education's complete overhaul of the FAFSA processing system. While frustrating, there are a few additional steps you can take: 1. Check if your state has a separate financial aid application that might not be affected by federal delays 2. Ask schools about provisional aid packages - many can estimate aid based on your SAI even without the full transmission 3. Consider applying for private scholarships as a backup while waiting for federal aid to process The manual retransmission request that Sophia mentioned is definitely the best solution, but it's also worth knowing that the Department of Education has committed to resolving most transmission issues by mid-June. Hang in there - this too shall pass!

I'm so glad you were able to get through to someone and get some clarity! This whole situation really highlights how confusing and stressful the FAFSA process can be, especially when changes happen after you've already submitted everything. Your update gives me hope that there are actual solutions available through the appeals process. For anyone else dealing with similar SAI increases after reprocessing, it sounds like the key steps are: 1) Get the detailed calculation from Federal Student Aid, 2) Contact your schools' financial aid offices immediately, 3) Ask specifically about "professional judgment review" and "special circumstances appeal" processes, and 4) Come prepared with all your tax documents including business schedules. Thanks for sharing your experience - it's really helpful to see that there's light at the end of the tunnel even when these massive SAI jumps happen!

This whole FAFSA reprocessing situation is honestly terrifying for so many families right now. I've been working with students affected by these formula changes, and Diego, your $7K increase is unfortunately not uncommon for families with small business income. What's particularly frustrating is that the Department of Education implemented these changes mid-cycle without clear communication about what specifically was being adjusted. For anyone else reading this thread who might be dealing with similar increases: document EVERYTHING. Save screenshots of your original SAI, print out the reprocessing notification email, and gather all your tax documents including every schedule and form. The professional judgment appeals that others have mentioned here really do work, but you need to be prepared with comprehensive documentation. Also, don't just focus on your top choice schools - contact ALL the schools you've applied to. Some have more generous professional judgment policies than others, and this could actually influence your final college decision. The appeals process can take several weeks, so time is really critical right now. Hang in there, Diego - sounds like you're on the right track with those financial aid office appointments!