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this happened with my parents too. ended up being because they were using their phones and didnt realize they needed to scroll down on the page to see the "continue" button lmao
Oh gosh, I've done this too! The FAFSA mobile interface is not very intuitive. Sometimes the simplest explanation is the right one!
UPDATE: We got it working! It was actually a combination of issues. First, my daughter-in-law had indeed started entering some parent info under her account. Then we had the timing out problem. What finally worked was: 1. Both of us logged out completely 2. Waited 45 minutes (made lunch, lol) 3. Cleared browser cache and cookies 4. She logged in first and sent a NEW contributor invitation to my email 5. I created a fresh session in an incognito window The system finally let me access the parent portion properly! Now working on finishing it up. Thanks everyone for your help - this forum saved us from missing her financial aid deadline!
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One more thing to consider - make sure your daughter knows about the UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program. If she goes to CC for 2 years and meets specific requirements, she can get a guaranteed admission to one of six UC campuses (Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, or Santa Cruz). This wouldn't work for a 1-year transfer, but might be worth considering if she's worried about getting back into a UC. She should also check if her specific UC offers any special scholars programs for transfers. Some have special pathways for certain majors or partnerships with specific community colleges.
That's really helpful information about the TAG program. She was accepted to UC Santa Barbara, which I see is one of the TAG schools. That might give her some peace of mind knowing there's a guaranteed path back if she does the full 2 years.
btw your daughters eligible for unsubsidized loans too not just the subsidized ones! maybe another 5500 i think? ppl forget those sometimes. its still loans but might help with decision
That's correct. For first-year undergraduate students, the total federal loan limit is typically $5,500 for dependent students, with up to $3,500 of that amount in subsidized loans and the remainder in unsubsidized. Some students are eligible for more depending on their circumstances. The interest is the main difference - subsidized loans don't accrue interest while in school, unsubsidized start accruing immediately.
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Update: I called my top 2 schools today. First one said they received my FAFSA but I was selected for random verification 😭 and they need tax transcripts from my parents. Second school said they're still processing aid packages and should send mine out next week. I also used that Claimyr service to reach FSA and the agent confirmed my FAFSA is complete and properly processed on their end - the delay is just on the college side. Guess I need to get those verification documents together ASAP. Thanks everyone for your help!
Glad you got some answers! For the verification, here's a tip: use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool if possible instead of sending tax transcripts. It's faster and automatically verifies the information. If that's not an option, request the tax transcripts directly from IRS.gov rather than sending copies of returns - schools prefer official transcripts. And don't be afraid to follow up with the financial aid offices weekly. It keeps your file on their radar, especially during busy season.
This is great advice! I just helped my parents use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool tonight. The financial aid office said that should speed things up considerably. They estimated I should have my package within 10 business days after they receive everything!
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my cousin works in a financial aid office and she says they get calls about this ALL THE TIME... apparently even some guidance counselors don't know the difference between the SAR and FAFSA which is crazy considering it's literally their job to help students with this stuff lol
For the 2025-2026 academic year, there's also a slightly different process since the FAFSA Simplification Act changes rolled out. The Student Aid Report (SAR) now prominently displays your Student Aid Index (SAI) instead of the old Expected Family Contribution (EFC). When scholarships ask for your "FAFSA summary," they specifically want this document because it shows your financial need via the SAI number. Make sure you're downloading the complete PDF version through your studentaid.gov account, not just viewing the abbreviated online version.
Chloe Harris
Financial aid advisor here. For the 2025-2026 FAFSA, the SAI location and delivery method changed from previous years, which is causing a lot of confusion. Here's what you need to know: 1. The SAI is ONLY available on the student's account (parent access won't show it) 2. It appears on the Student Aid Report (SAR), which is a PDF document 3. To access the SAR: Have your son log in → My Documents → Find the Student Aid Report 4. The SAI should appear on the first page, but occasionally appears elsewhere in the document If the SAR isn't available after 3 weeks, it suggests one of three issues: - Verification is required (check "To Do" items in the student account) - There's an application error that needs correction (check Message Center) - The application is still in a processing queue (less likely after 3 weeks) Most colleges need the SAI by mid-May for financial aid packaging, so I recommend resolving this soon.
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Malik Thompson
•Thank you so much for this detailed information! This helps tremendously. I'll have my son check his account tonight following exactly these steps. The college financial aid office has been asking for his SAI by May 10, so we definitely need to get this resolved quickly.
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Malik Thompson
UPDATE: Finally got this sorted out! My son logged into his account and we found that there WAS a verification notice in his Message Center. Nothing was sent by email to alert us. We had to upload his W-2 forms and my tax return transcript. Once we did that, it took about 4 days for processing, and then the SAR with the SAI became available. The number appears near the top of page 1 of the SAR PDF. For anyone else having this issue - definitely check the Message Center in the student account and look for any verification requirements. They don't make this very obvious!
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CosmicVoyager
•Great news! I'm glad you got it resolved. This is a common issue - the 2025-2026 FAFSA has been selecting more applications for verification than in previous years. The good thing is you caught it in time for your May 10 deadline.
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Isabella Ferreira
•thx for updating! helped me figure out my daughters account too - she also had verification stuff we didnt know about
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