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When I did this for my twins (2024-2025 cycle), I found it MUCH easier to complete one application fully before starting the second. The system does technically allow you to work on multiple applications, but I got confused switching between them. Create your FSA ID now, then when you receive the first invitation, complete that application entirely. Then move on to the second twin's application. Outside scholarships are reported on each student's individual portion, not the parent contribution section.
That's correct about scholarships. Outside scholarships are reported in the student section, not the parent portion. Each student's individual circumstances (scholarships, work income, etc.) are handled separately, while the parental financial information should be identical for both applications.
forgot to mention - make sure u use EXACTLY the same spelling of ur name, address, etc on both applications!! my friend's twins got flagged for verification because she put "Street" on one form and "St" on the other and it took months to resolve!!
Omg I would have totally made that kind of mistake! Thank you for the warning - I'll be super careful about consistency.
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This new 2024-2025 FAFSA system is GARBAGE. I work in a college financial aid office and we're seeing hundreds of these issues. The auto-submit feature is causing massive problems. Here's what you need to know: 1. Yes, the system auto-submits after 48 hours of inactivity 2. Yes, this WILL likely cause problems with your daughter's application 3. Yes, it will probably get flagged for verification 4. NO, submitting another correction right now isn't recommended You NEED to speak with an FSA agent directly. They can add a note to your daughter's application explaining the auto-submission issue and guide you on next steps. Without both parents' signatures (assuming you're both required contributors), the SAI calculation will be incorrect, which affects all aid determinations.
Thank you so much for this insider perspective. It's reassuring to hear from someone who understands the system, even if the news isn't great. I'll definitely prioritize speaking with an FSA agent directly.
No problem! One more thing - make sure you check your daughter's SAI once it's calculated. If it seems unusually high or low, that's another sign that your information wasn't properly included. The schools can help with corrections too, but it's faster if you resolve it directly with FSA first.
UPDATE: I finally got through to an FSA agent! They confirmed that the system does auto-submit after 48 hours, but said the good news is that they can see my information was included in the correction, even though my signature wasn't. They're adding a note to our application and sending instructions for me to provide my signature through a special process. The agent said this happens frequently and schools are aware of the issue. Thanks everyone for your help!
That's great news! Make sure you follow their instructions for adding your signature exactly as directed, and I'd recommend keeping a record of your conversation with the agent (date, time, reference number if provided). This can be helpful if questions come up later during the aid process.
That's a great suggestion - I did write down the agent's name and the case number they provided. Hopefully this gets resolved soon. My daughter's school has a May 1 deadline for financial aid documents.
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Update: I finally got my dad to create his FSA ID and complete his section. It took about 20 minutes total. The system accepted his submission and now shows our FAFSA as "Processing" instead of "Action Required." Thank you all for the help and clarification! I had no idea the new system required both parents regardless of filing status. Hopefully this thread helps others in the same situation.
Great news! The processing usually takes 3-5 business days, after which you'll receive your SAI (Student Aid Index). Make sure to check your email regularly for any verification requests - about 30% of applications get selected for verification, which requires additional documentation.
Your SAI will automatically be sent to all the schools you listed on your FAFSA. Each school will then use that information to create your financial aid package based on their own funding formulas and available resources. Some schools might request additional information or have their own supplemental forms (like the CSS Profile for private colleges). Keep an eye on your student portal for each school and your email for any follow-up requests. Glad you got this resolved! This year's FAFSA changes have confused nearly everyone.
Thank you so much for all the help! What a relief.
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Update on timelines from what I'm hearing across several schools where I work with students: Applications processed in early March are starting to have SAIs appear this week. The Department of Education seems to be working through a backlog in roughly chronological order. For the original poster - since yours was processed on 3/22, I'd expect you'll see an SAI within the next 7-10 days based on current patterns. If schools need financial information before then for scholarship consideration, you can request an extension based on FAFSA delays - most institutions are being flexible this year given the widespread issues.
Thank you so much for this timeline info! That gives me some hope. One school has already extended their decision deadline to May 15 because of FAFSA delays, but the others still have May 1 deadlines. I'll definitely reach out about extensions if we don't see the SAI soon.
btw did u check the actual student aid report pdf not just the dashboard? sometimes the SAI is in there even when it doesn't show on the main screen. click on "view student aid report" under the processed application
OMG YOU'RE RIGHT!!! I just checked the PDF report and the SAI is actually there! It's on page 2 right under the EFC section (which says N/A). I can't believe I missed this - thank you so much for the tip! Now I just need to figure out if schools have received this information yet.
This is great news! If the SAI is in the SAR document, then it has been calculated and is likely already being transmitted to your selected schools. I'd still recommend confirming with each financial aid office that they've received it, but this is a huge step forward.
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Update: I finally got it to work! Combination of solutions that worked for me: 1. Compressed all my PDFs to under 1MB each using an online tool 2. Renamed files to just numbers and letters 3. Used a computer at my school's library 4. Did it at 6:30am when server load was probably lower Thanks everyone for your help! For anyone else struggling with this issue - keep trying different solutions and don't give up. The verification status in my account updated almost immediately once the upload finally went through.
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Rosie Harper
•Awesome! Glad you got it figured out. Did they give you any timeline on how long the verification review will take? My cousin is also waiting on that part of the process.
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Rita Jacobs
•Thanks for reporting back with what worked! This will help others facing the same issue. Fingers crossed your aid package comes through quickly now that you've cleared this hurdle.
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Great news! For others who may find this thread: If you're still experiencing upload issues after trying these techniques, there are two official workarounds recently announced by FSA: 1. Request a secure email link by calling the FSA helpline (though wait times are still long) 2. Ask your school's financial aid office about their "FAFSA verification bypass protocol" - a temporary measure allowing schools to verify certain documents through their own systems The Department of Education has also extended many internal verification deadlines due to these technical difficulties, so don't panic if you're running into these issues close to your school's priority dates.
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Khalid Howes
•is the "verification bypass protocol" something new?? my financial aid office didnt mention this when i called last week
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