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dont 4get 2 check if her scholarships from freshman yr automatically renew! my daughter lost her merit scholarship bc she didnt know there was a gpa requirement and the school didnt tell her until it was 2 late ðŸ˜
This is excellent advice. Many institutional scholarships have GPA requirements (often 3.0 or higher), credit hour minimums, or other renewal criteria. Some require an annual application even for renewal. These details should be in the original scholarship terms, but it's worth checking with the financial aid office to confirm all requirements have been met.
One thing I learned from going through this process with my twins last year - make sure your daughter's contact information is up to date in both her studentaid.gov account AND her school's student portal. My son almost missed his award notification because it went to his old high school email address that he wasn't checking anymore. Also, some schools send award letters as secure messages through their portal rather than regular email, so she'll need to log in periodically to check for new messages. The whole system definitely feels overwhelming at first, but you're asking all the right questions!
That's such a smart reminder about updating contact info! I just realized my daughter might still have her high school email as primary in some places. I'll have her double-check both accounts this weekend. And good to know about the secure portal messages - I would have been waiting for regular emails and probably missed important notifications. Thanks for sharing what you learned with your twins!
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To add to the excellent advice already given, here's a rough timeline you can expect: - FAFSA data reaches schools: 3-10 business days after processing - Initial review by schools: 1-3 weeks - Award letters generated: 2-6 weeks after FAFSA receipt - Potential verification requests: Can happen anytime during the process I recommend having your daughter check both her email AND the student portals for each school at least twice a week. Some notifications can go to spam or get lost in the shuffle. Also, keep an eye out for any verification requests. About 25% of FAFSA filers get selected for verification, which requires additional documentation. Responding quickly to these requests prevents delays in finalizing the aid package.
Amina Toure
•Our family got hit with verification and it was a NIGHTMARE. They wanted tax transcripts that took forever to get from the IRS. Delayed my son's aid package by almost 2 months!!!
This timeline is super helpful, thank you! I'll make a calendar reminder to check everything regularly so we don't miss anything important.
Yara Nassar
One more tip - have your daughter write down all her login information for studentaid.gov and each college portal in ONE secure place. My son lost access to his email temporarily and we couldn't access any of his financial aid info because we couldn't remember all his different passwords. It was a mess trying to reset everything while deadlines were approaching!
That's really smart advice. I'll have her create a password document today. Would you recommend using a password manager?
Yuki Tanaka
•Absolutely! A password manager is a great idea for this. I use one for all my family's college-related accounts. Just make sure she knows the master password and has a backup way to access it (like through a trusted device). Also consider setting up two-factor authentication on the studentaid.gov account for extra security - but make sure the phone number is current since they'll send verification codes there.
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One additional thing to check: Did you properly account for all contributors? With the new FAFSA, if there are divorced/separated parents or other contributors, their information needs to be entered correctly. Sometimes the system counts income twice or applies formula components incorrectly when multiple contributors are involved. And remember, once your application is fully processed, you can always contact each individual college's financial aid office to request a professional judgment review if you believe your SAI doesn't accurately reflect your ability to pay.
QuantumLeap
•We're married/joint filers, so I don't think the contributor issue applies to us. But that's good to know about requesting reviews from individual schools. If we can't get this fixed directly with FAFSA, we'll definitely reach out to the colleges my daughter applied to. Thank you!
Ravi Sharma
Did you check if your SAI includes any untaxed income like contributions to tax-deferred pension plans? The new FAFSA treats those differently than the old system did. I found out I was double-counting some retirement contributions which totally messed up my numbers.
QuantumLeap
•Update: I finally got through to a FAFSA representative! Turns out we made a decimal error when entering our home value - we put $1,750,000 instead of $175,000! Even though home equity isn't counted, the overall home value apparently still factors into some calculations. They said our corrected SAI should be around $12,000 once the update processes. What a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
Oh wow, a decimal error - that makes total sense! I'm so glad you figured it out and got it resolved. That must have been such a stressful few weeks thinking you'd have to pay $38k. Your experience is really helpful for others who might be dealing with similar discrepancies. It's a good reminder for everyone to double-check those big numbers when entering values, especially home values and asset amounts. Thanks for updating us with the resolution!
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cant u just move the money to someone elses account until after u file fafsa? thats what my cousin did lol
Grace Durand
•This is actually considered fraud and could result in serious consequences including losing all financial aid eligibility, having to repay aid already received, or even legal penalties. The FAFSA requires you to report all assets you own, regardless of which account they're in. Temporarily transferring money to hide it is explicitly prohibited and can be discovered during verification.
Melissa Lin
I went through something similar when my basement flooded and I got an insurance payout. The advice here about using the Professional Judgment process is spot on. I submitted my FAFSA with the insurance money showing in my account balance, then immediately contacted my school's financial aid office with a letter explaining the situation. I included copies of the insurance claim, photos of the damage, and repair estimates. They adjusted my aid package within about 3 weeks. The key is being proactive and transparent - don't try to hide it or game the system. Most financial aid officers have seen this situation before and know how to handle it properly. Good luck with the repairs!
Evelyn Martinez
One more important point: If you're facing an enrollment deposit deadline at a school but haven't received your financial aid package yet, contact the admissions office (not just financial aid) and request an extension on your deposit deadline. Many schools are granting extensions this year due to the FAFSA delays. Get this request in writing via email so you have documentation.
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Cameron Black
•That's brilliant advice I hadn't thought of! I'll email admissions at my top two choices today to request extensions. Really appreciate everyone's help here - feeling much more prepared to navigate this mess now.
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Connor Murphy
I'm in the exact same boat! My FAFSA was processed around the same time as yours (March 20th) and I'm still waiting on packages from 6 schools. The uncertainty is killing me because I need to make a decision by May 1st. What's really frustrating is that some schools have been completely radio silent while others at least sent acknowledgment emails saying they received my ISIR. I've been checking my student portals obsessively but nothing yet. Reading through these comments is both reassuring (I'm not alone) and terrifying (this could take months). Definitely going to start making calls this week before my anxiety gets worse!
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