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Just wanted to follow up - were you able to resolve this? If you're still having issues, I'd recommend calling your state's higher education assistance authority. Many have dedicated FAFSA support teams that can help with verification issues specifically. They often have direct lines to the FSA's technical team that regular callers can't access.
We made some progress! We tried multiple suggestions here - switched browsers, resubmitted using my FSA ID instead of my son's, and used Claimyr to finally reach someone helpful. They found that our foreign income was flagging the system and helped us submit the right documentation. The status now shows \
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does anybody know why they changed everything this year?? my older son did fafsa 3 yrs ago and it was wayyy easier and we got all his awards by march!! so confused why they had to mess with the system
The FAFSA Simplification Act was intended to make the form shorter and easier (reduced from 108 questions to about 36), and it changed the calculation from Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to Student Aid Index (SAI). It also expanded Pell Grant eligibility. Unfortunately, the implementation was delayed multiple times, and when they finally launched in December (instead of October), there were significant technical problems. The Department of Education has acknowledged these issues and is working to resolve them, but it's created unprecedented delays across the entire system this year.
Update: I took everyone's advice and called SUNY Buffalo this morning! Got through after about 20 minutes on hold. The counselor was super helpful and said my aid package is being finalized this week and should be available on the portal by Friday. She gave me a rough estimate that was actually better than what Rochester offered! Now I just need to hear from the other schools. Feeling much more optimistic now!
That's great news! Buffalo is an excellent school too. Keep us updated on your final decision!
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Update: I tried downloading the PDF as suggested, but the SAI still isn't there. I'm going to give it a few more days as someone suggested. If it's still not showing up by Friday, I'll try reaching out to them directly. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
One more thing to try - sometimes checking the actual confirmation page (not just the dashboard status) can show additional information. From the dashboard, click on "View Submitted Applications" then find the 2025-2026 application and click on "View Confirmation Page". Some people have reported finding the SAI there when it wasn't showing elsewhere.
SUCCESS! I found it on the confirmation page! Thank you all so much for your help. For anyone else looking, the SAI number wasn't on the main dashboard or even in the downloaded PDF of the SAR, but it was on the confirmation page under "View Submitted Applications" as suggested. It's labeled very clearly there as "Student Aid Index (SAI): [number]". What a relief!
Thanks for coming back and sharing where you found it! That'll help others looking for the same thing 👍
Glad you found it! I should have mentioned the confirmation page as well - with the new FAFSA system for 2025-2026, they've moved some information around compared to previous years. If you need to access it frequently, I recommend bookmarking that specific confirmation page for easy reference.
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One thing noone menitoned is that Parent PLUS loans can sometimes be transfered to the student after graduation using refinancing companies. Thats what we plan to do with our son when he gets his first job, but for now we're protecting his credit while hes in school
BE CAREFUL WITH THIS PLAN!!! Once you refinance a federal loan into a private loan, you lose ALL federal protections - no income-based repayment, no forgiveness options, no hardship deferments. Private loans are MUCH less flexible if your kid hits hard times!
After reading your situation again, I'd recommend this specific strategy: 1. Have your daughter take the max federal Direct Subsidized loans first (~$3,500) 2. Then federal Direct Unsubsidized loans (~$2,000) 3. Then you take Parent PLUS for the remaining ~$8,500 This maximizes the loans with the best terms while splitting responsibility. The subsidized loans are particularly valuable since no interest accrues while she's in school. And remember, you can always help her pay her loans after graduation even if they're in her name - but having some loans in her name helps build her credit history.
This is the exact breakdown I needed! I think we'll follow this approach - max out the subsidized, then unsubsidized up to her limit, then Parent PLUS for the rest. I appreciate everyone's insights!
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have u looked at michigan state instead of u of m? my brother goes there and its cheaper and he got better scholarships! might be less competitive too
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Darren Brooks
That's a good suggestion. I think his heart is set on Michigan because of his girlfriend, but we should at least visit MSU while we're out there. Do you know if their out-of-state tuition is significantly less?
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