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Nathan Dell
wait so do we need to keep hitting submit or just leave it alone now? im confused about what to do
If you've submitted once and received a confirmation email, DO NOT keep submitting. Your application has been recorded in the system. Multiple submissions can actually cause processing delays or confusion in the system. Just wait for the display issue to be fixed or contact your school to confirm they received your submission.
UPDATE: Problem solved! For anyone else dealing with this issue: 1. My school confirmed they received my FAFSA despite the website glitch 2. I used Claimyr to finally speak with an FSA agent who confirmed my submission was complete 3. The agent said they're working on fixing the display bug but it might take another week So if you've submitted and got a confirmation email, you're probably fine even if the website looks broken. Just double-check with your school's financial aid office to be 100% sure. Thanks everyone for your help!
Thank you for updating! Just checked with my school and they confirmed mine was received too. What a relief!
Maya Jackson
•Glad it worked out! But seriously, they need to fix their systems. This is people's EDUCATION FUNDING at stake!
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my neice had something similarr with fafsa and she just went to the finacial aid office in person and they fixed everything right there!! maybe try that?
The financial aid office can help with many things, but they can't directly fix FAFSA account verification issues - that has to be resolved through Federal Student Aid directly. However, going to the financial aid office is still a good idea because they can note the account issue in your file and may extend institutional deadlines while you get it resolved.
Just wanted to update everyone! My daughter was finally able to get through to someone at FSA after using Claimyr (thanks for that recommendation!). The agent confirmed that her original submission date was still preserved, and they were able to expedite the verification process. Her account is now showing the SAI score, and she's already contacted her schools to let them know about the situation. They were all very understanding and said it wouldn't affect her aid consideration. So relieved this is finally resolved!
That's great news! Glad it worked out for you. It's such a relief when you can finally get through to someone who can actually help.
Ravi Sharma
•Excellent! This is exactly how it should work. Now that her SAI is showing, the schools can access her information and proceed with her financial aid package. Make sure she checks her school portals regularly for any additional documentation requests.
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Mei Zhang
I'm just waiting for the old FAFSA to come back. This new system is ridiculous and I've had it with all these technical issues. My daughter might miss out on thousands in aid because their stupid system can't handle basic tax information. How are families supposed to plan when the most basic functionality doesn't work?!!
AstroAce
•I feel your frustration! The old system wasn't perfect, but at least it reliably pulled tax information. This new one has been a disaster from day one.
Yuki Tanaka
Quick update on this issue: The Department of Education just announced they're aware of this IRS Data Retrieval Tool problem and are working on a fix. They're estimating it will be resolved in the next system update on June 14th. However, if you have pressing deadlines, I still recommend manually entering your information rather than waiting.
Thank you for the update! We're not waiting - already started the manual entry process last night. Honestly at this point I don't trust any of their system updates to actually fix problems without creating new ones.
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ppl always blame students for these mistakes but the system is literally designed to be confusing af. why wouldn't summer 2024 be covered by the 2024-2025 FAFSA?? that makes logical sense! but nooooo gotta make it complicated
RIGHT?? and then they act like ur dumb for not understanding. i asked 3 diff ppl at my fin aid office and got 3 diff answers abt which fafsa to use for summer
Update us after you speak with your financial aid office! If they say you needed the 2023-2024 FAFSA for summer and their deadline has passed, ask specifically about: 1) Late FAFSA exceptions, 2) Summer-specific scholarships, 3) Payment plans, and 4) Emergency aid funds. Many schools have emergency funds for students who otherwise couldn't afford to continue their education.
Thank you so much for this advice! I just got off the phone with my school's financial aid office. They DO use the 2023-2024 FAFSA for Summer 2024, but luckily their deadline for summer aid applications isn't until May 15. They're also sending me a summer-specific aid application that I need to complete. Sounds like I might still get some aid for summer after all!
Mei Wong
just wait till u get the packages and see how TERRIBLE they are!!! my daughter got into her dream conservatory and they expect us to pay $42k a year!!! with a household income of $95k!!! make it make sense!!!!!
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Liam Sullivan
•This is unfortunately common with many performing arts programs, especially private conservatories. Their institutional funds are often more limited than larger universities. I always recommend students apply to a mix of public and private institutions for this reason. Public universities with strong arts programs often provide better overall value. Have you tried appealing the offer? Many schools have special appeal processes specifically for arts students where they can review your financial situation again.
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Jamal Harris
just checked my daughters portal and now it says "pending verification" what does that even mean?? more delays??
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Zoe Stavros
•Pending" verification means your FAFSA was selected for verification, which is like an audit of the information you provided. About 25-30% of all applications get selected randomly each year. The school will request additional (documentation typically tax transcripts, W-2s, or household size)verification . Once you submit those documents,'they ll review and complete your financial aid package. This will add some time to your process - typically 2-3 weeks after you submit all requested documents. I recommend uploading any requested verification documents as soon as possible to minimizedelays.
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