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One more thing - when you add SCSU, double-check that your dependency status and household information is still correct. If anything has changed since you initially submitted (like if your parents' marital status changed or someone new is in your household), you should update that during the correction period too. That COULD affect your SAI and ultimately your aid package.
Thank you! Everything is still the same with my family situation, but I'll double-check all my information when I go in to make the correction. I really appreciate everyone's help with this!
Just curious - are you going to completely remove Trident from your FAFSA or keep it as a backup? When my brother was deciding between schools, his financial aid advisor recommended keeping all schools on the FAFSA until you're 100% committed (like, deposit paid and everything) just in case something falls through.
That's actually really smart! I think I will keep Trident on there just as a backup. I'm pretty set on SCSU but you never know what might happen. Thank you for the suggestion!
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Mei Wong
tbh this happens to so many families. my brother couldnt go to his first choice bc of $$. it sucked but he went to state school and is doing great now. sometimes you gotta be realistic about what u can afford
Yuki Tanaka
•I know you're right, and we do have her second choice as a backup (much cheaper state school). Just trying to explore all options before we give up on her dream school.
Carmen Ortiz
One last thing to consider - now that you've been denied for the PLUS loan, ask the financial aid office if they offer any kind of Parent PLUS Loan Alternative. Some schools have institutional loan programs specifically for families who can't qualify for PLUS but don't want their students taking on too much debt. These programs often have more flexible credit requirements. Also, with your SAI of 7850, double-check that you received all the federal and state grants you're eligible for. That SAI should typically qualify for some Pell Grant funding, and many states have their own grants based on FAFSA info.
Yuki Tanaka
•Thank you so much for mentioning this! Her package does include a $3,900 Pell Grant and a $2,100 state grant, but I'll definitely ask about PLUS alternatives. You've all been so helpful - feeling much more prepared to advocate for my daughter now.
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Mei Chen
hey completely off topic but does anyone know if I'm supposed to include my stepparent's income if they don't legally support me? my mom remarried last year but my stepdad doesn't contribute to my education at all and i live with my dad during summers
This depends on which parent you lived with more during the past 12 months. If you lived more with your mom who is now remarried, then yes, your stepparent's information must be included regardless of whether they contribute to your education. FAFSA requires the income and assets of your custodial parent and their current spouse (your stepparent). If you primarily live with your dad, then you'd report his information (and his spouse's if he's remarried).
Update: I've gone through the whole application again, and just like you all said, my information was all there! I just had to click through each section and verify. Just submitted again and got my confirmation email. Such a relief! Thank you everyone for your help - you saved me from a complete panic attack!
Carmen Vega
•glad it worked out! the FAFSA is so stressful lol
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StarSeeker
does your son have any idea which parent makes more money? cuz my friend's parents fought over who would file the FAFSA because the mom made way less and they'd get more aid with her filing it lololol
Zainab Omar
•This isn't relevant. FAFSA rules specify that the custodial parent (the one the student lived with most during the previous 12 months) is the one who should file, regardless of income differences. Trying to game the system by having the lower-income parent file when they're not the custodial parent can be considered fraud.
UPDATE: I submitted my own FAFSA and called the first school on our list. The financial aid officer said this happens frequently with divorced parents and not to worry. She made a note on my son's file that my application is the correct one since I have legal custody. She recommended I contact all other schools too, which I'm doing now. Thanks everyone for your help! Still waiting to hear if my ex will withdraw his application or if we need to handle that through FSA directly.
That's great news! Yes, definitely contact all the schools. For the future, be aware that you'll need to file the FAFSA each year your son is in college, so you might want to have a conversation with your ex about this to prevent the same problem next year.
Good point about future years. I'm drafting an email to my ex with all this information so hopefully we can avoid this confusion next time. Thank you!
Austin Leonard
Use the messaging system within your student's studentaid.gov account portal for official communication. The fsapartners email is primarily for institutions and financial aid administrators. When using the portal messaging system, select \
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Sophie Duck
ok thx! just sent a message through the portal
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