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My son is in the same boat with the reprocessing - 3 times now! What's really frustrating is that some schools already sent aid packages based on the OLD numbers and now aren't responding to our requests to reconsider with the new SAI. Has anyone successfully gotten a school to revise their offer after a FAFSA reprocessing?
That's exactly what I'm worried about! Have you tried calling the financial aid offices directly? I'm wondering if email requests are just getting lost in the shuffle with how chaotic this year has been.
Yes, we've called three times! First time they said they'd look into it, second time they said they were waiting for the "final" FAFSA data, and third time they said they're overwhelmed with similar requests and to check the student portal for updates. It's maddening!
To directly answer your original question - according to the Department of Education's latest communications, this May reprocessing should be the final systematic update. However, individual applications may still see updates if there are specific verification issues or corrections submitted. For anyone still waiting on aid packages: most schools are aware of these delays and many have extended their decision deadlines. Don't hesitate to contact financial aid offices directly to explain your situation. Document all communications in case you need to appeal later. For those who have already committed to a school but saw an SAI decrease: request a professional judgment review from your financial aid office, specifically citing the FAFSA reprocessing and your updated lower SAI figure.
Thank you for this thorough explanation! We'll definitely be reaching out to the schools tomorrow. I'm glad to hear this should be the final update - the uncertainty has been incredibly stressful.
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my SAI is -3400 and im getting the maximum pell grant so ur advisor is absolutely full of 💩 lol. doesnt matter if ur online or not. but yeah verification is normal, they made me do it too. super annoying but i just sent all my tax docs and they approved it pretty quick. the waiting is the worst part!!!
One thing to remember: ensure you're enrolled full-time (typically 12+ credit hours per term) to receive the maximum Pell Grant. If you're enrolled part-time, you'll receive a prorated amount: - Full-time (12+ credits): 100% of eligible Pell - Three-quarter time (9-11 credits): 75% of eligible Pell - Half-time (6-8 credits): 50% of eligible Pell - Less than half-time (1-5 credits): 25% of eligible Pell (in most cases) Since you mentioned being an online student, double-check that you're registered for enough credits to qualify for the full amount. Even with a negative SAI, your award will be reduced if you're taking fewer than 12 credits per term.
This is really helpful - thank you! I am taking 15 credits this semester, so I should be eligible for the full amount once they process everything.
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i had sai of 18000 last yr and got basically nothing except loans so dont get ur hopes up
That's discouraging :( Did you try appealing or submitting special circumstances forms? What school was this at?
san diego state. didnt know about appeals til it was too late
Update: I called the Federal Student Aid office using that Claimyr service (which worked great btw) and was able to update my FAFSA to include the work study request. The agent also confirmed that I should definitely submit Special Circumstances forms to each school. I'm feeling a lot better about my options now. Thanks everyone for the guidance! Going to work on gathering all my documentation this week.
Great job being proactive! One more suggestion - ask each school's financial aid office about scholarship opportunities specifically for first-generation college students. Many schools have special programs and scholarships just for first-gen students that aren't automatically considered through FAFSA.
Congrats! Definitely update us when you get your revised aid packages. Curious to see how the appeals process works out for you!
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Wait why r u even doing a fafsa for just 3 credits?? wouldn't it be cheaper to just pay out of pocket than deal with all this and end up with more loans??? just curious
Those 3 credits still cost $3,800 at my school (plus fees), and I'm not in a position to pay that out of pocket right now. I was counting on at least getting unsubsidized loans to cover it. But you make a good point - if this drags on much longer, I might need to look at other options.
To answer your earlier question about other major changes: Yes, there are several other big differences in the new FAFSA: 1. Fewer questions overall (about 36 instead of 108) 2. More students qualify for maximum Pell Grants now 3. Family size and number of college students are weighted differently 4. They automatically import tax data from IRS (which is actually helpful) 5. You no longer report small businesses and family farms as assets The most confusing part is probably the new Student Aid Index (SAI) calculation, which replaced EFC. It can now go negative (down to -$1,500) unlike the old EFC which bottomed at $0. This actually helps more students qualify for need-based aid.
Well, at least some of these changes sound positive. I'm still annoyed about the spouse FSA ID requirement, but I appreciate having a better understanding of what I'm dealing with. Hopefully we can get this resolved soon. Thanks for all the detailed information!
Yuki Tanaka
my son is at college now and honestly the fafsa was way easier than i thought it would be!! took like 30 mins. they fixed a bunch of the problems from last year i think. don't stress too much!!
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Miguel Hernández
•That's really reassuring! Did you have any investment or self-employment income to report? That's the part I'm most worried about.
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Yuki Tanaka
•just some stocks but nothing complicated. my brother has his own business tho and he said it wasn't that bad either! good luck!!
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Sasha Ivanov
Rather than paying for a consultant, I'd suggest attending a financial aid night at your daughter's high school or a local college. They're usually free and cover both FAFSA and CSS Profile. For your specific self-employment questions, you could also schedule a one-time meeting with a fee-only financial advisor who specializes in college planning (not the commissioned kind who will try to sell you financial products). They can review your specific situation and advise on both FAFSA reporting and potential tax planning strategies that might improve your aid eligibility for sophomore year onward. Also, don't forget to check if each college has differential additional scholarships your daughter might qualify for beyond standard financial aid.
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CaptainAwesome
•The financial aid nights ARE USUALLY WORTHLESS!!! They just cover the absolute basics that anyone could figure out from the website. They NEVER address complicated situations like self-employment or divorced parents!!!
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Sasha Ivanov
•That hasn't been my experience, but it definitely varies by school. I attended one at a local university that had financial aid officers answering specific questions after the presentation. But yes, for truly complex situations, individual consultation might be needed. College financial aid offices themselves can also be surprisingly helpful with specific questions if you call them directly.
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