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We had to do this too with our FAFSA correction. Both my wife and I needed to authenticate separately, which was NOT the case in previous years. Just a heads up - after both of you authenticate and submit the correction, you'll probably get an email saying your "correction is being processed" and it can take 3-5 business days before your updated SAI is calculated. The whole system is frustratingly slow this year.
That's true about the processing time. With the new FAFSA system, most corrections have been taking the full 3-5 business days. If it's been longer than that, I would definitely call Federal Student Aid to check on the status.
UPDATE: We finally got it fixed! Here's what worked for anyone dealing with the same issue: 1. I had to create my own FSA ID (took about 15 minutes) 2. We had to wait 48 hours for my FSA ID to fully verify with Social Security 3. We tried again, both authenticating separately 4. We removed the retirement account from assets 5. It took 4 business days but we just got notification that our SAI dropped by $12,000!!! THANKS everyone for your help. That $12k difference could mean thousands more in financial aid for our son's freshman year. So glad we fixed it!
That's fantastic news! A $12,000 SAI reduction is significant and could definitely impact your aid package substantially. Thanks for updating us with what worked - this will help others in similar situations. Best of luck to your son starting college this fall!
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Returning to the original question: for the "stuck in Review" issue, it will eventually complete processing, but if you need to make changes quickly (especially if your college deadlines are approaching), I recommend contacting Federal Student Aid directly. After the Review period ends, you'll have an opportunity to make corrections by clicking "Make FAFSA Corrections" after logging in. This allows you to update any information before your schools process your application. Just remember that any corrections will require signatures again from both you and your son.
Thank you! Our priority deadline for his first-choice school is coming up in 3 weeks, so I'm getting nervous about the timing. I'll try reaching out to FSA directly to see if they can help speed things up.
btw if you do need to fix stuff after it processes remember your son will need to sign AGAIN after you make the changes. my daughter didnt realize she had to sign again after i fixed some tax info and we lost another week waiting 🙄
Thanks for the heads-up! I'll make sure he knows to check for signing requirements after I make any changes.
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One last thing to try: go through the "Forgot FSA ID" process and reset your FSA ID completely. Sometimes the IDs get corrupted in their system. After you reset it, wait 24 hours before trying to sign again. I'd also suggest contacting your school's financial aid office directly. They sometimes have ways to mark your FAFSA as "in process" if you're having technical difficulties, which can protect your priority deadline status while you resolve the signature issues.
That's a great idea about contacting my school! I'll call their financial aid office tomorrow. Maybe they can note in my file that I'm having technical problems. I'll also try resetting my FSA ID tonight.
Just to close the loop on deadlines specifically: 1. Federal deadline: June 30, 2026 2. State deadlines: Vary widely (check studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlines) 3. School deadlines: Typically Feb-April for priority consideration If you're applying for a Pell Grant, Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans, or PLUS loans, meeting the federal deadline is sufficient. But for institutional scholarships, work-study, and some grants, the school's priority deadline is critical. The good news is that most schools understand that technical issues happen with FAFSA. Document everything - take screenshots of errors, save copies of emails you've sent, and note dates/times of attempted calls. This documentation may help if you need to appeal for aid consideration after resolving the issue.
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Regarding acceptances and financial aid timing: Most institutions operate on one of two models: 1. Rolling decisions: You'll receive acceptance/rejection notifications as they're made, with financial aid packages following 1-3 weeks later 2. Coordinated notification: Both acceptance and financial aid information are sent simultaneously (more common with selective institutions) If you've received an acceptance but no financial aid information after 3+ weeks, it's perfectly appropriate to contact the financial aid office. They may be waiting on additional information or there could be a processing delay. For May 1st deposit deadlines, colleges understand the importance of having complete financial information before making decisions. If you're still waiting on aid information as the deadline approaches, contact the admissions office to explain your situation. Many will grant extensions when financial aid details are pending.
That makes sense - thank you! I didn't realize we could ask for extensions on the deposit deadline. We'll definitely reach out if we're still missing information as May approaches.
when my daughter got her letters they all had different amounts for the same fafsa information?? some gave her grants others just loans. made no sense to me how they could read the same fafsa so differently
That's actually normal! Each school has its own financial aid formula and budget. They all receive the same FAFSA information (including your SAI - Student Aid Index), but they have different approaches to meeting financial need. Some schools have more grant money available, others rely heavily on loans. Private schools often have more institutional aid to offer than public universities. This is why comparing financial aid packages is so important - the same FAFSA can result in wildly different offers.
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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
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Landon Morgan
•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!
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Teresa Boyd
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.
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Landon Morgan
•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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