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just wondering why cant you ask another counselor at your school to download the reports for you temporarily while waiting?? thats what we did when our new person started
Unfortunately, I'm the only college/career specialist at our school. We have general counselors, but none of them have access to the Arizona College Connect portal either - that's specifically my role. I'm essentially replacing someone who retired last year, and their access was deactivated.
Just checking back - were you able to reach someone at the Arizona Commission using that phone number? Sometimes it helps to call right when they open at 8:30am to get through. Let us know if you need other strategies!
Yes! Success! I called first thing this morning and actually spoke to a real person. Turns out they had my email slightly wrong in their system (they added an extra dot in my school email), so the invitation was bouncing. They fixed it and resent the invitation, and I now have access to our school's FAFSA reports. THANK YOU everyone for your help! For anyone else having this issue, definitely call directly rather than relying on email.
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Also, don't forget that the contribution formulas have changed significantly with the shift from EFC to SAI. If your income or assets have changed notably since last year's application, you might see quite different results. Pay special attention to the asset reporting sections, as some categories are weighted differently now. And if you have multiple children in college simultaneously, be aware that the SAI calculation no longer provides the same reduction for multiple students that the old EFC system did. This has caught many families by surprise.
That's really important information - thank you! We only have our son in college, but our investments did increase a bit this year. I'll be prepared for potentially higher contribution numbers.
One final tip: if you're missing the priority deadline for your school, submit the FAFSA anyway as soon as possible. Late submission is better than no submission. Some schools have rolling financial aid distribution and may still have funds available, even if you miss their priority date.
We'll definitely get it in before our school's deadline, but this is great advice for anyone reading who might be cutting it extremely close. Thank you!
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Quick update based on your situation: For the 2025-2026 FAFSA, the dependency override documentation requirements have changed slightly. You'll need: 1. Letters from TWO professional third parties (counselors, social workers, teachers, clergy) 2. A personal statement describing your situation 3. Any legal documentation (restraining orders, police reports, etc.) 4. Proof that you support yourself financially Under the new SAI calculation model, dependency overrides are being scrutinized more carefully, but they're also being granted more frequently for legitimate cases. Make sure all your documentation clearly shows that you have no financial connection to your parents and no ability to contact them.
This is exactly what I needed to know! I had no idea about the TWO letters requirement for 2025-2026. Thank you so much for the specific list - I'm going to start gathering everything right away.
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Just a heads up - after your daughter completes her part, the system takes about 3-5 days to process everything and generate the SAI (Student Aid Index). Then her colleges won't actually receive the information for another 7-10 days after that. The whole timeline is MUCH slower than previous years, so if she has February/March deadlines, make sure you're both finishing your sections ASAP!
Thank you for this timeline! Her earliest deadline is March 1st, so we definitely need to get this wrapped up quickly.
Tobias Lancaster
i filled out fafsa last year and they gave me the run around for WEEKS trying to get ahold of someone on the phone!!! had a question about my dads tax info (im 22 and they still wanted his info even tho i dont live with him???) and kept getting disconnected after waiting on hold for like 2 hours. so annoying
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Peyton Clarke
•The dependent/independent status rules can be frustrating. At 22, you're still considered dependent for FAFSA purposes unless you meet one of the independence criteria (married, veteran, have dependents, etc.). The phone issues are unfortunately common - I've found that calling very early in the morning (right when they open) sometimes helps. Or you could try that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier if you're still dealing with this issue.
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Marcelle Drum
Thank you all SO much for the helpful information! I feel much more prepared now. I'll definitely apply as soon as the 2025-2026 FAFSA opens in October, and I'll make sure to have all my documents ready in case I get selected for verification. It sounds like with my situation as a single parent with $43k income, I should qualify for some Pell Grant funding, which is really encouraging. I'll also check with Michigan's higher education agency about state grants and look into each school's institutional aid options. This has been incredibly helpful!
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