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UPDATE: I took everyone's advice and contacted my school. They said they've been seeing 4-5 week wait times on average, but they're extending their scholarship deadline to April 5th to accommodate FAFSA delays. I also used Claimyr to reach FSA and found out my application actually IS undergoing verification (parent income) which is why it's taking longer. They're sending me an email with the specific documents needed. Thank you all for your help!!
Excellent update! Make sure to upload the requested verification documents as soon as possible. Income verification typically adds 2-3 weeks to processing time, but since you now know what's needed, you can expedite the process. Most importantly, your school's deadline extension gives you adequate time to complete everything.
Great news about the deadline extension! Remember to keep copies of all verification documents you submit, as schools sometimes request the same information for their own verification processes.
Luca Russo
That's such a relief that you got answers! I'm in a similar situation - my FAFSA has been "In Review" for 2 weeks now and I was starting to panic. Your post inspired me to be more proactive instead of just waiting. I'm going to contact my school's financial aid office tomorrow and also try using Claimyr to see if there's verification holding up my application. It's frustrating that the system doesn't clearly communicate when verification is needed, but at least there are ways to find out. Thanks for sharing your update - it gives me hope that mine will move along once I know what's actually happening with it!
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my financial aid adviser told me its impossible to add parents without ssn and that id have to file as independent which i dont qualify for 😡 im showing them this post tomorrow!!
Unfortunately, some advisors aren't trained on all the technical workarounds. The official documentation doesn't clearly explain this method, but it absolutely works. If you have trouble, print out the FSA guidance on non-US citizen parents (available on StudentAid.gov) and show them that parents without SSNs can still be included through the alternate verification pathway.
Emma Bianchi
This is incredibly helpful! I've been stuck on this exact issue for my younger sister who's applying for the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Our dad is from the Philippines and doesn't have an SSN, and we kept hitting the same verification wall you described. I had no idea that the order of account creation mattered so much. Quick question - when your mom created her FSA ID, did she need to provide any specific documentation beyond the usual identity verification, or was the process pretty straightforward? Also, about how long did it take from submission to getting your SAI back? Thanks for sharing this solution - you probably just saved dozens of families from the same headache!
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One more thing to consider - if your marriage happens to dissolve before your daughter begins school (not wishing this on you at all, just providing complete information), you can request a recalculation of the SAI based on changed circumstances. Similarly, any significant change in income (job loss, major reduction in hours) can be grounds for reassessment. The SAI calculation is a starting point, but financial aid offices have some flexibility to address unique situations.
Ravi Sharma
•I appreciate the thorough information. My husband and I are doing great, but it's good to know that changes in circumstances can be considered. Thank you!
This is such a frustrating situation that so many blended families face! I went through something similar when my partner and I got married mid-year. The FAFSA system really doesn't handle these life transitions well. One thing that helped us was creating a detailed timeline showing when we got married vs. the tax year in question, plus documentation of our separate household expenses during 2023. When we met with the financial aid office, having all that paperwork ready made it easier for them to understand our situation. Also, don't forget that your household size increased when you got married - that can sometimes help offset some of the income impact on your SAI calculation. Hang in there, it's worth pushing through the frustration to get your daughter's aid sorted out!
Dylan Evans
•This is really helpful advice, thank you! I hadn't thought about documenting our separate household expenses from 2023. That's a great idea to show the financial aid office that we weren't actually supporting each other during that tax year. I'll definitely put together a timeline and gather all that documentation before meeting with them. It gives me hope that there might be some flexibility in the system after all!
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QuantumLeap
This is such a relief to hear your update! I'm actually dealing with a similar situation right now - my mom is a non-citizen contributor and we've been stuck on the signature page for weeks. I had no idea about the FSA Electronic Announcement you mentioned. Do you happen to know the specific date or title of that announcement so I can reference it when I contact my school's financial aid office? Also, did your school require any specific documentation beyond the screenshots of the error messages? Thanks so much for sharing your solution - it's giving me hope that I might actually be able to get my aid sorted out before classes start!
@QuantumLeap The announcement @Sienna Gomez mentioned was from June 29th - you can reference FSA "Electronic Announcement regarding contributor signature workarounds for non-citizen contributors without SSNs when" you contact your financial aid office. For documentation, I provided screenshots of the error page, all the confirmation emails I (had 112 of them! ,)and a brief summary of all the troubleshooting steps we tried. My school s'financial aid office was really understanding once they saw the scope of the issue. Definitely reach out to them ASAP - most schools are aware of this problem now and have processes in place to help students in our situation. Good luck!
Amina Toure
Wow, this thread is incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with almost the exact same issue - my husband is a non-citizen contributor and we've been stuck on the signature page for about 3 weeks now. Like you, we've tried everything: different browsers, devices, clearing cache, different times of day. We're up to about 87 confirmation emails with no progress. I had no idea this was such a widespread issue or that there were workarounds available. I'm definitely going to contact my school's financial aid office tomorrow morning and reference the June 29th FSA Electronic Announcement that was mentioned. Thank you so much for documenting your entire process and solution - this gives me real hope that I can get my aid sorted out before the semester starts!
Jamal Thompson
UPDATE: IT WORKED!!! I tried two things that I think fixed it: 1) Entered his name in ALL CAPS as someone suggested, and 2) Tried submitting at 3am when server traffic was lower. The verification went through immediately! His contribution section is now completed, and I was able to submit my FAFSA application. THANK YOU to everyone who offered advice! I'm so relieved to have this resolved before my aid deadline.
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CosmicCadet
•Great news! Glad it worked out. Make sure to save your confirmation number and keep an eye on your SAI calculation in the coming weeks.
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Mei Chen
•yay!!!! so happy for u!!!
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Dallas Villalobos
Congratulations on getting it resolved! This thread is going to be so helpful for other people facing the same issue. The ALL CAPS + late night submission combo seems to be the magic formula. I'm bookmarking this for future reference since I'll probably need to help other students with FAFSA issues. Thanks for sharing your success story!
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