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So glad to see your update that you're getting positive responses from the schools! This gives me hope for my own situation. I just wanted to share what I learned from my experience - when I called using Claimyr, the FSA agent mentioned that they're also working on sending out official notifications to colleges about this issue, which should make the appeal process even smoother for families still dealing with this. For anyone still struggling, don't give up! The squeaky wheel gets the grease, and it sounds like most schools are being reasonable once they understand what happened. Keep pushing and document everything like everyone has said!
Thanks for sharing this update! It's really encouraging to hear that FSA is working on official notifications to colleges - that should help so many families who are still dealing with this mess. I'm new to this whole FAFSA process (first kid going to college) and honestly had no idea these kinds of random recalculations could even happen. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful. I'm saving all these tips about documentation and using Claimyr in case we run into similar issues. It's reassuring to know there are solutions and that schools are generally being understanding about the situation.
This thread has been so incredibly helpful! As someone who's been lurking here trying to figure out this exact same issue, I can't thank everyone enough for sharing their experiences and solutions. Our SAI jumped by $25k in March and I've been losing sleep over it. Reading through all the advice about getting a case number from FSA, documenting everything, and contacting schools directly has given me a clear action plan. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service since so many people have had success with it. It's frustrating that we have to become advocates and detectives just to get accurate financial aid information, but at least now I know it's possible to get this resolved. Will update once I make some progress!
Welcome to the club nobody wanted to join! Your situation sounds exactly like what so many of us have been dealing with. That $25k jump is no joke - I totally get the sleepless nights. The advice in this thread really has been a lifesaver. When you call FSA (definitely use Claimyr based on everyone's success with it), make sure to specifically ask them to note in your file that you received and relied on the original calculation for college planning. That language seems to carry weight with the schools. Also, if you have the original FAFSA completion email, screenshot that immediately if you haven't already. Some schools have been asking for that as proof. Good luck and please do update us on your progress - it helps everyone to see how these appeals are going!
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If your confirmation page shows the last 4 digits of both SSNs and indicates completion, you should be all set. Just make sure you both signed the FAFSA with your FSA IDs at the end. One last tip - save a PDF copy of your confirmation page for your records. You'll need your SAI score once it's calculated, which should happen within 3-5 business days if there are no verification issues.
Great advice about saving the PDF - just did that. And yes, we both digitally signed with our FSA IDs at the end. I'll be watching for the SAI score to come through. Thanks again for all the helpful information!
I just went through this same process with my son last month and had the exact same panic! The new FAFSA system definitely takes some getting used to. One thing that helped ease my mind was logging back into both our FSA ID accounts and checking that our profiles showed our SSNs were verified - you can see a green checkmark next to "Identity Verified" in your account dashboard. Also, if you're still worried, you can always check your Student Aid Report (SAR) once it's processed in a few days - it will show your SSNs are properly linked. The system really is more secure this way, even though it feels weird not manually entering that critical info like we used to!
That's such a good tip about checking the FSA ID dashboard for the green checkmark! I just logged in and confirmed both our accounts show "Identity Verified" with the green checkmark. It's reassuring to know there's a way to double-check that everything is properly linked. You're right that it does feel strange not entering the SSN manually - I kept second-guessing myself thinking we missed something important. Thanks for mentioning the Student Aid Report too - I'll definitely keep an eye out for that to arrive in the next few days for final peace of mind.
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Thank you all for the helpful advice! I decided to cancel the application and start fresh. We cleared browser cache, used Chrome instead of Safari, and made sure to double-check every section before continuing. It worked perfectly this time! Her info is correctly showing as student only, and my information is properly listed under Parent 1. The SAI preview number looks much more reasonable now too. What a relief! For anyone else having this problem, definitely just cancel and start over rather than waiting for verification to fail.
Great to hear you got it sorted out! Be sure to regularly check the status in the coming weeks. With the new FAFSA system, some applications are being selected for additional verification even when everything is entered correctly. Just keep an eye on your daughter's StudentAid.gov account for any notifications.
Will do! I've bookmarked the site and set a reminder to check weekly. Really appreciate everyone's help with this!
I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm a college freshman and just went through this nightmare with my mom last fall. We had the exact same issue where my info was showing up in both student and parent sections. After reading all these responses, I want to add that you should also make sure to print or screenshot your final FAFSA summary page once everything is correct. The system sometimes has display glitches even after submission, and having that documentation saved us when our school's financial aid office had questions about our SAI calculation. Also, don't panic if you get selected for verification even with correct info - it's totally random this year and doesn't mean you did anything wrong!
That's such great advice about printing the summary page! I never would have thought of that but it makes total sense given all the glitches people are experiencing. Did you run into any other issues during the verification process, or was it pretty straightforward once you had the correct information submitted?
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Glad to hear you got some positive news from your financial aid office! For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation in the future, here's a quick reference for FAFSA deadlines: • Federal FAFSA Deadline: June 30, 2026 (for 2025-2026 school year) • Corrections/Updates Deadline: September 14, 2026 • School Deadlines: Typically January-March before the academic year • State Deadlines: Vary widely, check https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlines Remember that your SAI (Student Aid Index) calculation and financial aid package will be processed faster the earlier you apply. Even if you haven't missed deadlines, earlier applications typically receive more favorable aid packages.
Thank you for this comprehensive deadline info! I've bookmarked this for future reference. I've learned my lesson about applying early - definitely won't cut it close again next year.
As someone who went through a similar panic last year, I just want to emphasize what others have said about contacting your financial aid office directly. Even though you missed the priority deadline, many schools have some flexibility, especially if you can demonstrate extenuating circumstances like being overwhelmed with finals. One thing I wish I had known earlier is that some schools also have "summer melt" funding - money that becomes available when other students don't enroll or drop out. This usually happens in June/July, so even if you don't get institutional aid initially, there might be additional opportunities later. Also, don't forget to look into private scholarships! Many have deadlines throughout the year, and some are specifically for students who missed initial aid deadlines. Sites like Fastweb and Scholarships.com can help you find ones that are still accepting applications. You're doing the right thing by acting quickly now. Good luck!
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I'm so glad I found this thread! My daughter and I have been dealing with this exact same FSA ID verification issue for the past 10 days. We've tried everything - different browsers, devices, times of day, and even went to three different FAFSA workshops hoping someone could help us get past that dreaded page 6 verification step. Reading through all these responses gives me so much hope! We're going to try the combination approach tonight: new email address + very early morning hours (around 2-3 AM) + incognito browser + making sure we use her exact legal name from her Social Security card. I also really appreciate the tip about contacting the schools directly and documenting everything. I've been taking screenshots of every error message we get, so hopefully that will help if we need to appeal any deadlines. One question for those who got through - after you finally completed the FSA ID verification, were you able to go straight into filling out the FAFSA or did you have to wait for any additional verification steps? Just want to know what to expect once we hopefully get past this hurdle! Thank you all for sharing your experiences and solutions. It's such a relief to know we're not alone in this frustrating process!
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•Hey Oscar! I just went through this exact same process last week and can answer your question about what happens after verification. Once you finally get past the FSA ID verification (fingers crossed the early morning + new email method works for you!), you can immediately start filling out the FAFSA application. There's no additional waiting period - the system takes you right to the main application. One heads up though - make sure both you AND your daughter have completed FSA IDs if you're doing the FAFSA together, since parents need their own FSA ID too. We got through my son's verification at 3 AM but then realized I still needed to create mine as the parent, and fortunately the same method worked for me too. Also, keep all those screenshots you've been taking! Even after we got through, I sent them to his college's financial aid office just to document the delays we experienced. They were really understanding and said it helps them advocate with the Department of Education about these ongoing system issues. Good luck tonight - really hope the 2-3 AM attempt works for you!
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Luca Romano
I'm dealing with this exact same FSA ID verification nightmare right now! My son has been stuck on that page 6 verification for almost two weeks and we're getting desperate with his college deadlines approaching fast. After reading through all these incredibly helpful responses, I'm planning to try the combination approach tonight: creating a brand new email address, attempting at 2-3 AM Eastern time, using Microsoft Edge in incognito mode, and making absolutely sure we use his exact legal name as it appears on his Social Security card (no nicknames or shortened versions). I've also been documenting everything with screenshots and call logs, which seems like it will be crucial if we need to contact his schools about deadline extensions. The tip about emailing FSA.TechnicalSupport@ed.gov is golden - I'm sending them our documentation first thing tomorrow morning. It's both reassuring and infuriating to see so many families going through this same technical disaster. The fact that students are missing priority deadlines because of THEIR broken system is absolutely unacceptable. But I'm so grateful everyone is sharing what worked for them - gives me real hope we can get through this! Will definitely update this thread with our results to help other families dealing with this mess. Fingers crossed the middle-of-the-night approach works for us like it did for others!
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