my sister had this issue and it turned out she didn't complete the "additional financial information" section even though it didn't show as incomplete anywhere. check that section maybe? also does your SAI calculation show up anywhere? if not something is definitely still incomplete

glad u got it fixed!!! this happened to my cousin too last month. the whole system is a mess since they did that "simplification" update lol. made everything worse!

I wanted to add one more thing that might be helpful. The timing of when SAI scores are calculated and displayed can vary widely depending on when the FAFSA was submitted and if there were any verification requirements.\n\nIf your daughter submitted her FAFSA earlier or had a less complex financial situation, her application might have been processed in an earlier batch. The Department of Education has been rolling out features of the new system gradually.\n\nAlso, do check if your son's FAFSA was selected for verification. If it was, the SAI might not be finalized until that process is complete, even if the application shows as \

This is really helpful context. We actually did submit both FAFSAs on the same day (Feb 7th), but my son's took much longer to process initially. I'll check if he was selected for verification - that might explain the difference in how they're handling his application vs. my daughter's.

UPDATE: For those still struggling with this issue, I found another workaround. If you can't add schools after signing, try this: 1. Log in with the PARENT'S FSA ID (not the student's) 2. Go to the "FAFSA Status" section 3. Select the student's application 4. Click "Make Correction" 5. Navigate directly to the School Selection page 6. Add schools there 7. Re-submit with electronic signatures This worked for us when nothing else would. It seems there's a bug specifically in the student view of the application but not in the parent correction pathway. Hope this helps someone!

For anyone still having issues, I want to clarify an important point: if you're working on the 2025-2026 FAFSA and experiencing the school selection bug, this is happening because the new SAI formula implementation is still being optimized. The best approach is: 1. Document the error with screenshots 2. Email the financial aid offices at your target schools explaining the technical issue 3. Most schools are well aware of these problems and have provisional processes in place And remember, even if you do get the application submitted with schools listed, your SAI calculation may still be delayed due to processing backlogs. The good news is most schools have adjusted their internal deadlines to accommodate these widespread system issues.

my brother has 4 kids in college at the same time can u imagin filling out FAFSA four seperate times with the exact same info?? that should be illegal lol

For those dealing with multiple FAFSA applications right now, I recommend maintaining a detailed spreadsheet with all your answers from the first application. Note exactly how you formatted names, addresses, and financial information so you can be consistent across applications. This helps avoid discrepancies that might trigger verification. Also, complete all applications within a short timeframe if possible. The consistency helps ensure your children receive comparable consideration for aid based on your family's financial situation.

dont forget CSS profile too!! some private schools need that ON TOP OF fafsa and its different formula. my kid applied to 7 schools & 3 needed CSS plus other random forms. total mess.

One more important thing - make sure your twins check their email regularly (including spam folders). Many schools will email when aid packages are ready or if they need additional documentation. Also, if the May 1 decision deadline is approaching and you still don't have aid information from their top choices, you can request an extension. Most schools will grant a reasonable extension if the delay is due to pending financial aid information.