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One more important point: If you're going to appeal, do it IMMEDIATELY while requesting an extension on the enrollment deadline. Most schools will grant a short extension when there's a pending financial aid appeal. Be very clear with Bentley that you want to commit but cannot do so until the financial situation is resolved. Also, be prepared with a specific amount you CAN afford. Don't just say "we need more aid" - say something like "We can manage $25,000 per year through a combination of our savings and reasonable loans. Is there any way to bridge the gap between that and the current cost?
This is great advice - thank you! I just called Bentley and requested the extension while explaining our situation. They've given us until May 15th to make our decision pending the financial aid appeal. I'm gathering all the documentation now to submit tomorrow morning.
wait what about merit scholarships??? if ur son has 4.0 and AP classes he should qualify for TONS of merit money that has nothing to do with FAFSA! did he apply for those??
He did receive a $15k merit scholarship from Bentley, but that still leaves a huge gap. We applied for many outside scholarships too but haven't heard back from most of them yet. Do you know of any good scholarships that might still be accepting applications?
Check FastWeb and Scholarship.com for late-deadline scholarships. Also, local organizations often have scholarships with later deadlines - check with your local Rotary Club, Kiwanis, religious organizations, and your employer's HR department. Many companies offer scholarships for employees' children that aren't widely advertised.
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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.
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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 son just did this last week!! he had to click around his dashboard for a while but eventually found where to sign. the button was kinda hidden in the tasks section. tell him to look for "FAFSA waiting for signature" or something like that
Thank you! Just texted my son to look specifically in his tasks section. Fingers crossed he finds it!
Just following up - were you able to get your son's signature completed? Remember that after he signs, there's one more step: the form is officially submitted only after signing. You should both receive a confirmation email with a confirmation number once that happens. This is an important detail many people miss.
Yes! He finally found it in his dashboard. You were right about the confirmation email - we both got it yesterday. Such a relief! His SAI score was higher than we expected though... might need to figure out if we made a mistake somewhere. Thank you again for your help!
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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