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One more thing!! Make sure ur son knows that his current school CANT see the other schools on his FAFSA!!! my daughter was worried her coaches would find out she was looking to transfer and get mad but the schools cant see where else you sent your fafsa too!!
Oh that's really good to know! He's been worried about that exact thing - that his current coaches would find out he's looking around and bench him for the rest of the season. Thank you for sharing that!
wait add the schools to the 2024-2025 FAFSA? isn't that for next year? shouldn't you be adding them to the 2023-2024 FAFSA if he's transferring in the middle of this school year?
Good question! For a mid-year transfer happening in January 2025, you'd need to add schools to the 2024-2025 FAFSA (which covers Fall 2024 through Spring 2025). The 2023-2024 FAFSA only covers through summer 2024, so it wouldn't apply to a spring 2025 semester at a new school. This is why it's important to add those potential schools to the 2024-2025 form now.
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my daughter had this happen then found out later her fafsa got selected for verification so it was on hold and thats why no schools got it. check if u see a verification flag anywhere in their accounts?
We double-checked and don't see any verification flags in their accounts, thankfully. But thanks for mentioning this - it's good to know what else could potentially cause delays.
Good news that you've confirmed receipt with two schools already! That suggests the FAFSA data was indeed transmitted successfully. The other schools have likely received it as well. One thing to note: colleges won't begin creating financial aid packages until a student has been accepted, so if your daughters are still waiting on admission decisions from some schools, those financial aid offices might not actively acknowledge FAFSA receipt until after acceptance. I've seen this process work smoothly hundreds of times even without confirmation emails, so try not to worry too much. The system is working as designed (if not as well communicated as we'd all like).
That's a really good point about the acceptance timeline that I hadn't considered. They have been accepted to most of their schools already, so hopefully the aid packages will start coming in soon. Thanks for the reassurance!
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One last suggestion - check if there's a discrepancy between the parent information on the FAFSA and your FSA ID. For example, if your name is "Robert" on your FSA ID but entered as "Bob" on the FAFSA, or if there's even a small spelling difference in your address, the system might not recognize you as the same person who needs to sign. These types of small mismatches are causing a lot of the signature issues this year.
Update: THIS WAS IT!! Thank you so much! My first name on my FSA ID included my middle initial, but on the FAFSA it didn't. Fixed that discrepancy and the signature button instantly activated. Application is now 100% complete and submitted! Can't believe such a tiny detail caused so much stress.
So glad you got it fixed! Now save screenshots of EVERYTHING including the confirmation number. Trust me on this - with all the glitches this year, having proof of submission with timestamps has saved multiple families I know when their applications mysteriously "disappeared" from the system weeks later.
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does anyone know if the cal grant amount ever changes?? mine says $7,890 but my friend got $12,570 for the same school (UC Davis). we both have similar family incomes so idk why theres such a big difference??
The difference is likely because you have different Cal Grant types. Cal Grant A provides up to $12,570 for UC tuition, while Cal Grant B initially focuses on the access award portion (around $1,600-1,700) plus potential tuition assistance. The other possibility is that your friend is receiving Cal Grant A, and you're receiving Cal Grant B with partial tuition coverage. Cal Grant awards also adjust based on your other aid - if you received significant federal grants or scholarships that already cover part of your tuition, your Cal Grant might be reduced accordingly. I'd recommend checking which specific Cal Grant type you were awarded in webgrants4students, and then speaking with your financial aid office about why there's a difference if you're still confused.
ok that makes sense, i think i got cal grant B and she probably got cal grant A. but we have like almost identical family incomes so idk why she would get more money than me? is it based on grades or something?
Yes, Cal Grant eligibility types are determined by both financial need AND academic performance. Cal Grant A requires a minimum 3.0 high school GPA, while Cal Grant B requires a minimum 2.0 GPA. Cal Grant B is designed for students with higher financial need and perhaps slightly lower academic metrics. Even with similar family incomes, other factors in your FAFSA could have affected your eligibility determination - things like family size, number of family members in college, specific types of income, or assets reported. Also, the timing of when your GPA verification was received can sometimes affect which award you receive if funds are limited. If you believe there's been an error, you can request a review of your Cal Grant eligibility through your webgrants4students account or by contacting CSAC directly.
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Quick update for you - I just remembered that my friend had this EXACT issue and he fixed it by entering his FULL middle name instead of just the initial. Even though his SS card only showed the initial, the full name worked for verification. Might be worth a try!
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Kylo Ren
•That's a clever workaround! I'll add that to my list of things to try. My full middle name is James, so I'll try entering that instead of just J. Thanks for the tip!
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Mason Stone
Just to add some clarity about the timeline: if you need to submit the Identity Resolution Request form, make sure you follow up by phone after 3 business days if you haven't heard back. Current processing time metrics from FSA show 84% of these requests are completed within 5 business days, but that still means 16% take longer. Given your deadline concerns, you should request a priority review based on your daughter's aid deadline. Be prepared to provide the deadline date and the school's federal code.
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Kylo Ren
•Thank you for this specific advice! Her priority deadline is February 8th, so I really am cutting it close. I'll definitely mention that when requesting priority review. I appreciate you sharing the timeline info - helps me plan my follow-ups.
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