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Completely unrelated but make sure you also check if any of her schools require the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA! My daughter almost missed out on institutional scholarships because we didn't realize some private colleges require both forms. The CSS Profile has different deadlines too.
Thankfully none of her schools require CSS Profile - I checked that early on because I heard it was another complicated form. But good reminder for others reading this thread!
Quick update on this topic: The Department of Education recently announced they're working to speed up FAFSA processing times. If schools haven't received your daughter's information within 7-10 days of submission, I'd definitely recommend contacting both the schools and FSA directly. Many schools are also extending their financial aid deadlines to accommodate FAFSA delays this year, so don't panic quite yet!
That's reassuring! It's been about 14 days since we submitted, so definitely past that window. I'll call the two remaining schools tomorrow.
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To answer your follow-up question - yes, her aid was delayed by about 3 weeks while verification was processed. But because we submitted everything quickly, it was still processed before the tuition due date. The financial aid office gave her a temporary hold on the account so she didn't have to pay out of pocket while waiting. Definitely talk to your school's financial aid office about your situation - they can often put notes in your file and help if there are delays.
That's really good to know. I'll definitely reach out to my financial aid office ahead of time to let them know about our situation. Thanks for sharing your experience!
wait, i just realized something important - make sure your mom's name is EXACTLY the same on everything. my mom's middle name was spelled differently on her SSN card vs green card and that caused so many problems!!
Oh that's a really good point! I'll double check all her documents to make sure everything matches exactly. Thanks for the warning!
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Just want to add - sometimes the FSA system shows that verification is needed even when it really isn't! It's worth checking your actual SAI (Student Aid Index) number on your dashboard. If you have an SAI displayed, that means your application was actually processed despite the verification notice.
Just checked and there's no SAI showing yet, just the verification notice. But thanks for the tip!
Everyone here is overthinking this. Just submit the FAFSA without the parent info and then add it later. That's what I did and it worked fine.
This is incorrect advice. Submitting without required parent information will flag your application as incomplete, and many schools won't consider incomplete applications for priority deadlines. Please don't follow this suggestion as it could jeopardize your financial aid package.
Oh really? That's what a friend told me worked for him. Sorry about that!
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one more thing!!!! make sure you check your junk mail folders for emails from the schools!!! my daughters college actually DID get her fafsa but the email telling us they got it went to spam lol 🤦♀️
I'd love to know what ends up working for you. This seems to be a widespread issue this year with the new FAFSA system rollout. Please update us when you get it resolved!
UPDATE: Finally resolved! I used Claimyr to get through to FSA and found out there was indeed a transmission glitch with applications from early January. They manually released his FAFSA to both schools, and I confirmed this morning that both universities now have it in their systems. What a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!
Sophia Miller
Any update? Did your daughter's submission fix the issue? I'm dealing with a similar situation and wondering if there's hope...
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Emma Johnson
•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!
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Liam Brown
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.
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Emma Johnson
•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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