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After trying for weeks to reach someone at FSA about a similar issue, I finally got through using Claimyr (claimyr.com). The agent told me there was a flag on my daughter's application that wasn't showing up on the portal. Apparently this happens quite often with the new FAFSA. They were able to resolve it during the call, and her SAI was calculated within 48 hours. The video demo shows exactly how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ
Thank you for sharing this! I'm going to try calling one more time tomorrow morning, and if that doesn't work, I'll look into this service. We're getting close to her school's priority deadline so I'm getting desperate.
any updates??? did u get through to someone? my friend is having the same issue now and im curious what happened
Success! Finally got through to FSA this morning after trying that Claimyr service someone recommended above. Turns out there was a mismatch between how my name was entered on the FAFSA and how it appears in the tax system (I go by my middle name, but my legal first name is on my taxes). The agent fixed it while I was on the phone, and they said the SAI should be calculated within 3-5 business days. Such a relief!
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Has your son checked if Berkeley offers any school-specific financial aid options? My daughter's university had several engineering-specific scholarships that weren't part of the standard financial aid package. Worth asking Berkeley's financial aid office directly!
That's a great suggestion! I'll have him contact the engineering department specifically to ask about department scholarships. Every little bit helps!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to try using Claimyr first to see if I can get our FAFSA issues resolved and speak to an actual human being at Federal Student Aid. If that doesn't work out, I'll look into the Parent PLUS loan option, and then explore private loans with SoFi and College Ave as backups. I really appreciate all the insights and warnings about variable rates and loan management - this community has been incredibly helpful!
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Any update? Did your daughter's submission fix the issue? I'm dealing with a similar situation and wondering if there's hope...
YES!!! It worked! As soon as she properly submitted her section, I got an email notification that I could complete mine. The trick was that she thought she had submitted everything but had only saved it. Once she actually completed the submission of her part, I could access mine. My section only took about 15 minutes to complete. Such a relief!
That's great news! Just a heads-up - after you both submit, it typically takes 3-5 business days for the FAFSA to process and generate the SAI (Student Aid Index). Then her school needs time to create her aid package based on that. Since she's leaving in just 5 days, I'd recommend calling her school's financial aid office to let them know the FAFSA is finally submitted and ask if they can expedite processing for study abroad students.
Great advice - just called the financial aid office and explained the situation. They said they'll fast-track her file once the SAI comes through! I'm still stressed about the timing but at least we're moving forward. Thank you all for the help!
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my roommate says i should have reported my scholarships as income and now im freaking out that i did my taxes wrong last year!!! does anyone know if we can get in trouble for this???
Many students don't need to report scholarships as income because they use the funds entirely for qualified educational expenses. Your roommate might be referring to a different situation. If you're concerned, you could consult with a tax professional, but this is actually a common misunderstanding. Focus on answering the FAFSA question accurately based on what was ACTUALLY reported on your tax return, not what might have been reported.
UPDATE: I looked through the 2025-2026 FAFSA Help text for this specific question, and it clarifies: "Enter the amount of any college grants, scholarships or AmeriCorps benefits (awards, living allowances, and interest accrual payments) that were reported as income on your 2023 tax return." The key phrase is "that were reported" - you're not answering whether they SHOULD have been reported, just whether they WERE reported. So check your actual tax return to answer this question accurately.
That's super helpful! I checked my tax return last night and there's nothing about scholarships on my Schedule 1 or anywhere else. So I'm going with $0. Thank you all for your help with this question!
NebulaNinja
UPDATE: I called FSA using the Claimyr service someone recommended below (actually worked!), and got confirmation on handling my tax-exempt situation. The agent confirmed I should select "Will Not File" and include my disability income in the untaxed income section. She mentioned I'll likely be selected for verification, at which point I'll need to provide: 1. My official tax exemption letter 2. A Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS (request online at irs.gov) 3. Documentation of my disability benefits Just wanted to update in case anyone else has this same question! Thanks for all the help, everyone.
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Emma Wilson
•Thanks for coming back and updating us! This is exactly the right process. One additional tip: keep digital copies of all these documents handy throughout the entire aid process. Sometimes schools will request additional verification beyond the initial FAFSA verification.
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Malik Thomas
Just an FYI - make sure your daughter also applies for outside scholarships! My son qualified for decent FAFSA aid with my disability situation, but we still had a big gap to fill. The disability scholarships were super helpful (there are several specifically for students with disabled parents). Don't forget to check with her specific schools too - many have supplemental forms that can help identify extra institutional aid she might qualify for. Good luck!
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