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also check fastweb.com for scholarships! my son got a $2500 one from some random company that literally only had like 30 applicants. most people just dont bother applying to the smaller ones
That's a great tip! Small scholarships can really add up. I'll have my daughter start applying right away. Did your son write different essays for each scholarship or did he reuse them?
he wrote like 3 different essays and then just tweaked them for each application. the key is APPLY TO EVERYTHING even if you think you wont get it!!
Don't forget to complete the CSS Profile if Norfolk State requires it. Many private scholarships and institutional aid programs require this additional form. It's more detailed than the FAFSA and can sometimes help identify additional need that the FAFSA's SAI calculation misses. Also, has your daughter received her admission letter only, or a complete financial aid package? Sometimes the initial acceptance doesn't include all potential scholarships - those might come in a separate communication.
She just got the acceptance letter so far, no financial aid package yet. I didn't know about the CSS Profile - I'll look into whether Norfolk State requires it. Thank you for all your help!
You're welcome! One last thing - make sure your daughter stays in regular contact with her assigned admissions counselor. They often know about last-minute scholarship opportunities that aren't widely advertised. Maintaining that relationship can really pay off.
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Just wanted to add one more tip: while you're working on the technical fix, email UT Austin's financial aid office with:\n\n1. Student's name and any ID numbers they've assigned\n2. A screenshot of your FAFSA confirmation showing they were selected\n3. Your FAFSA ID (not the password, just the username)\n4. The date you originally submitted\n\nMany schools will put a hold on your file to prevent it from being marked late while technical issues are resolved. The key is documenting that you submitted everything correctly and on time, which protects your priority status for aid consideration.
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my cousin works for the dept of education and she said they're literally just putting paper forms in storage boxes right now because they cant keep up. they prioritize online applications cause of some new system they switched to. definitely do online!!!!
This is not accurate information. While paper forms are significantly delayed, they are not being stored without processing. Please be careful about spreading misinformation - it causes unnecessary panic for students. Paper forms are being processed, just with substantial delays (8-12 weeks) compared to online submissions (2-3 weeks).
Quick update based on recent Department of Education announcements: if you do submit online now, make sure you check the box indicating you previously submitted a paper form. This will flag your application for review to prevent duplicate SAI calculations. And remember that for the 2025-2026 cycle, you'll need to have your and your parents' 2023 tax information ready for the online form.
Thank you! I just completed the online application and made sure to check that box. They did have a section asking if I'd previously submitted by mail. Hopefully this works out - cutting it close with my school's May 15th priority deadline!
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When I was filling out FAFSA for my daughter last month, I got so frustrated with the whole process!! I spent like 4 hours on their stupid website and then they had the nerve to ask for verification too. Does anyone know if all parents get selected for verification or just some? I'm wondering if I'll have to go through this again next year.
Verification is partly random and partly based on specific answers in your application. About 30% of all FAFSA applications get selected for verification. Factors that increase your chances include having used rounded numbers on your application, being self-employed, having filed tax amendments, or having discrepancies between reported information and IRS data. Being selected once doesn't necessarily mean you'll be selected again next year.
UPDATE: I submitted my verification documents yesterday (thank you all for the advice!) and got an email this morning saying my verification was complete. Just checked my son's status and you were all right - his application is now being processed! They're calculating his SAI now. I also called his top choice school and explained the situation. They were super understanding and gave him a 2-week extension on the deposit deadline since so many students are having FAFSA delays. Thank you all so much for helping me understand how this works!!
That's great news! Glad everything is moving forward now. The new FAFSA system is so confusing - they really should explain the process better.
Dylan Campbell
my sister ignored that email last year and everything was fine for her freshman year. the fafsa system just sends those out to everyone i think. as long as u did the 24-25 one ur daughter should be good
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Jamal Carter
•Thanks for sharing your sister's experience! That's reassuring to hear.
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Liam O'Sullivan
Just to clarify a common misunderstanding - the 2023-2024 FAFSA covers Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024. The 2024-2025 FAFSA covers Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025. Since your daughter is starting in Fall 2024, she only needs the 2024-2025 form unless she takes summer courses before fall semester. If you're still concerned, you can always call your daughter's college financial aid office directly. They can confirm exactly which forms they need for incoming freshmen.
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Jamal Carter
•Thanks for breaking down the coverage periods so clearly! I think we're good with just the 2024-2025 form since she's starting in Fall 2024. Her college's financial aid office already sent an award letter based on the 2024-2025 FAFSA, so I guess that confirms they have what they need.
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