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Just to clarify some confusion I'm seeing in the comments: The FAFSA form is updated every year, but the 2025-2026 application will use the same streamlined system that was introduced last year. The changes aren't drastic year-to-year, so if you've done research on the current simplified FAFSA process, most of that information will still be relevant. The main things that change annually are: 1. The specific income protection allowances (which affect your SAI calculation) 2. Some of the exact questions and their order 3. Occasionally the verification requirements But the core process, the SAI formula structure, and the general approach remain consistent. So don't panic about massive changes - it's more of an annual refresh than a complete overhaul.
Oh thank goodness! I was imagining they completely redesigned everything each year. That makes me feel so much better!
btw when october hits submit ASAP!! some schools have priority deadlines & some aid is first come first serve
Definitely planning to submit right away! Do you know what day in October the application typically opens?
It's usually October 1st, but last year there were delays. I'd recommend checking studentaid.gov regularly starting in late September for the official announcement.
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idk why everyone's so worked up about this. filling out the fafsa took me like 30 min this year. way easier than before. just have your tax stuff ready and it's pretty straightforward
You must have been one of the lucky ones. Our FAFSA was stuck in "processing" for WEEKS and then got flagged for verification. We had to submit additional documentation THREE TIMES because they kept saying they couldn't read the documents even though we uploaded clear PDFs exactly as requested. The whole process took almost 3 months!
Important tip: The 2025-2026 FAFSA will use your 2023 tax information, but if your financial situation has changed significantly since then (job loss, major income decrease, etc.), you'll need to complete the FAFSA with the 2023 info first, then contact each school's financial aid office to request a professional judgment review. Also, don't pay anyone to fill out the FAFSA for you. There are plenty of free resources: - Your daughter's high school probably has FAFSA completion events - Many states have free FAFSA help hotlines - The Federal Student Aid Information Center: 1-800-433-3243 The only thing worth paying for might be something to help you actually reach a human at the FSA office if you run into problems, since their phone lines get overwhelmingly busy during peak season.
Yes! Our high school had a "FAFSA Night" where financial aid counselors from a local college helped parents fill everything out. Totally free and super helpful. Ask your daughter's counselor if they offer something similar.
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Another important thing to know - even though the federal deadline is June 30, 2026, that's for the entire 2025-2026 academic year. That means if you're starting in Fall 2025, you need to submit MUCH earlier than that June 2026 date. I think that deadline confuses a lot of people. Also, the FAFSA form itself should take about 30-45 minutes to complete if you have all your documents ready. You'll need: 1. Your SSN 2. Your driver's license number (if you have one) 3. Your 2023 tax records (for 2025-2026 FAFSA) 4. Records of untaxed income 5. Information about your assets 6. List of schools you're applying to If you're a dependent student (most undergrads are), you'll need your parents' information too.
This is excellent advice. And remember that starting with the 2024-2025 FAFSA, the form has been significantly redesigned. It's now called the "Better FAFSA" and is supposed to be simpler, but there have been some technical issues during the transition. For the 2025-2026 form, hopefully those will be resolved, but still plan to submit early in case of any system problems!
Thank you all for this helpful information! I'm going to mark December 1 on my calendar and aim to submit that first week. I'll also make a spreadsheet of all my potential nursing schools with their specific FAFSA and CSS Profile deadlines. One last question - if my parents are divorced, whose information do I need to include on the FAFSA?
For divorced parents, you'll need to report information for the parent you lived with more during the past 12 months. If you lived with both equally, then you report the parent who provided more financial support. If that parent has remarried, you must also include your stepparent's information. This is different from the CSS Profile, which might require information from both biological parents depending on the school's policy.
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just curious but what was wrong with ur financial info? i think i might have done mine wrong too cuz i got a really high SAI number even tho my parents dont make that much money
I accidentally entered my quarterly earnings from one of my W-2s as if it was the annual amount. So I essentially under-reported one income source by 75%, which would have given me an artificially low SAI and could have gotten me in trouble for misreporting. I'd recommend double-checking your entries - the new SAI formula is different from the old EFC calculation and considers some income differently.
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UPDATE: The Department of Education just announced they've identified the issues causing the website crashes and are implementing fixes tonight. They expect the system to be more stable by tomorrow morning, though they're still recommending accessing the site during off-peak hours if possible. They've also extended the processing time for schools to account for these technical difficulties, so most financial aid packages shouldn't be significantly delayed.
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Kai Santiago
•That's the best news I've heard all day! I'll try again tomorrow morning. Thanks for the update!
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Lim Wong
•Great news! I'll let my students know. We were planning another FAFSA workshop for Friday, so hopefully the system will be stable by then.
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Kai Santiago
UPDATE: It worked! I finally got through the entire application this morning. For anyone still struggling, here's what ultimately worked for me: 1. Logged in early (6am) before traffic increased 2. Used Edge browser in InPrivate mode as someone suggested 3. Entered all information without using decimal points 4. Saved after EACH section rather than trying to complete multiple sections at once My SAI came out lower than I expected too, so maybe this new formula really is better? Now just waiting on confirmation email. Thanks everyone for your help and commiseration!
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Noah huntAce420
•Great news! Yes, the new SAI calculation is actually more favorable for many families, especially those with multiple students in college or those with moderate incomes. The income protection allowance increased significantly, which means less of your income is counted when determining aid eligibility. Glad it all worked out!
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