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after u get thru to fsa ask them to check if ur application is in error status. sometimes it gets stuck but doesnt show that to u. they have to reset something on there end to fix it
Thank you - I'll specifically ask about the error status when I finally reach someone. It's so frustrating that these issues aren't visible to us!
Good news - I just spoke with an FSA representative about a similar issue today. They said they're aware of a system-wide delay in the federal approval process affecting applications submitted in the last month. They're working on a fix that should process all backlogged applications by the end of this week. In the meantime, definitely contact your daughter's schools. Most financial aid offices are well aware of these FAFSA delays and have processes in place to work with students affected by them. Some are offering provisional financial aid packages based on previous year information while waiting for the official SAI calculation.
Oh, that is good news! Thank you for sharing this update. I'll still try to reach someone to check on our specific application, but it's somewhat reassuring to know it might be part of a known system issue that's being addressed.
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THIS IS WHY I HATE FAFSA!!! They make these stupid mistakes and then make it IMPOSSIBLE to reach them to fix it. The whole system needs to be completely redesigned. It shouldn't be this difficult just to apply for financial aid that we QUALIFY for!
While I understand your frustration, remember that the 2024-2025 FAFSA has undergone a complete redesign with the new FAFSA Simplification Act. Many of these issues are temporary growing pains as they implement the new system. The new form should ultimately make the process easier with fewer questions and broader eligibility.
After trying all the suggestions here, please update us on what ended up working! It would really help other parents dealing with the same issue. Good luck!
Will do! Going to try the direct line tomorrow morning and the feedback center today. If those don't work, I'll try Claimyr as a last resort since fixing SSN issues seems pretty urgent.
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DONT FORGET the new FAFSA for 2025-2026 has that new SAI score instead of EFC too!! The whole system changed and it's SUPER confusing. My cousin's application got all messed up because she didn't realize how different everything is now.
Oh geez, I didn't even think about that! What's different about the SAI compared to the old system? Will that affect how they look at my tax situation?
The SAI (Student Aid Index) replaced the EFC (Expected Family Contribution), but the change won't affect how they handle tax disputes. The key differences are in how they calculate your aid eligibility - they're less generous with certain income protections and have changed how they assess multiple students in the same household. But for your specific tax issue, the process for resolving it remains the same regardless of EFC or SAI.
The worst part of all this is the timing. If you're trying to start school this fall (2025), you're cutting it close with financial aid. Most schools have priority deadlines for FAFSA in February-March for the following fall semester. Missing those can mean thousands less in institutional aid even if you still qualify for federal aid. If I were you, I'd: 1. File both tax returns ASAP 2. Submit FAFSA immediately after 3. Contact your school's financial aid office directly 4. Ask about any emergency or late consideration policies they have 5. Get documentation of your custody situation ready The tax dispute with your ex is important, but it's a separate battle that can be fought after your financial aid is secured.
You're right about the timing - I'm definitely getting anxious. The school I want to attend has classes starting in August, and their financial aid deadline for priority consideration was March 1st. Do you think I've already missed out on some aid options?
Missing the priority deadline often means you've missed out on school-specific grants and scholarships, but you should still qualify for federal aid like Pell Grants and Direct Loans. Call the school's financial aid office *tomorrow* and ask about late consideration policies - many schools hold back a portion of their funds for special circumstances or have cancellation scholarships that become available in July when other students change their plans.
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The whole deadline system is a JOKE and deliberately confusing!!! My cousin filed by the "deadline" (the federal June 30 one) last year and ended up with ZERO grants because all the school and state money was gone. These different deadlines are just a way to trick students who don't have parents who understand the system. It's financial aid gatekeeping and it's GROSS.
ya same thing happend to me!!! i filed in april thinking i was early and got nothing but loans offered to me. my roommate filed in november and got like $6k in grants from the same school. the whole system is rigged
To directly answer your question about where to find all the different deadlines: 1. Federal deadline: Always June 30 at the end of the academic year (so June 30, 2026 for 2025-2026 aid) 2. State deadlines: You can find these at: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlines (they update this page each year) 3. School deadlines: You need to check each school's financial aid website or contact their financial aid office directly This is why we always recommend submitting the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1. It's the only way to ensure you don't miss any deadlines.
Thank you so much for that specific link! That's exactly what I needed. I'm going to bookmark it and check for the 2025-2026 deadlines as soon as they're posted. You've been incredibly helpful!
Ella Knight
anyone else notice that every single year theres some kind of fafsa drama? but this year is like extra special terrible lol
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William Schwarz
•This year is definitely in a league of its own. The FAFSA Simplification Act was supposed to make things better, but the implementation has been anything but simple. I've been in financial aid for 12 years and have never seen disruption at this scale.
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Daniel Price
UPDATE: The Department of Education just sent out an email to financial aid administrators confirming that correction access is now planned for July 17th, with a phased rollout. They've also announced they're adding additional support resources for institutions, including extended support hours and a dedicated hotline for processing questions. For those working with individual student issues, they've emphasized that students should still submit correction requests through studentaid.gov if possible, even though some corrections require institutional review. They've also officially acknowledged that the August 9th batch processing target date is still their goal, but with the caveat that it's dependent on the successful implementation of the correction access phase.
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Julian Paolo
•Thanks for the update. The phased rollout concerns me - do you know how they're determining which institutions get access first? I hope it's not going to further disadvantage smaller schools.
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Olivia Evans
•This is slightly better news, but still cutting it extremely close for fall semester. I'm advising all my students to have a backup plan for their first month of expenses just in case disbursements are delayed.
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