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renewal = pre-filled data = less typing lol. but double check EVERYTHING
That's what I'm thinking too - less typing sounds good to me! I'll just go through everything carefully before submitting.
Amara Okafor
One more thing to keep in mind - if you're eligible for renewal but choose to start a new application instead, the system will still recognize your FSA ID and may flag the application for additional review to verify why you're submitting a completely new form instead of renewing. This isn't always an issue, but it can add processing time in some cases.
Oh that's really good to know! I definitely don't want any additional delays. Sounds like renewal is the best option in my situation. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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One more thing to consider - since your parents are divorced, FAFSA only requires information from the parent who provided more financial support during the past 12 months. So if your situation changes and you start living more with your other parent or they provide more support, you could switch which parent you use for FAFSA in future years. Also, if the parent completing your FAFSA remarries, you'll need to include your step-parent's information too, which could either help or hurt your aid eligibility depending on their financial situation. Document everything related to which parent provides support - this might be important if there's ever a question about which parent should be completing the FAFSA.
Nina Chan
•That's really helpful information. I hadn't considered the possibility of switching which parent completes the FAFSA in future years. I'll definitely keep track of financial support from both parents going forward.
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Amina Toure
anyone else notice that financial aid offices seem to be the FIRST place schools cut when they have budget issues??? my community college did the same thing last year - laid off 4 financial aid counselors and suddenly FAFSA verification was taking MONTHS instead of weeks. they clearly don't care about students who need aid to attend. it's all about the rich kids who can pay full price 🙄
Paolo Ricci
•While I understand your frustration, this is a bit of an oversimplification. Financial aid offices face unique challenges: 1) Their workload is extremely cyclical (busy January-April, much quieter other times) 2) Federal regulations change frequently, requiring constant training updates 3) Many schools are facing overall budget constraints affecting all departments It's not necessarily targeting financial aid specifically or favoring wealthy students. Most schools are trying to balance resources across all departments while facing declining enrollment nationwide.
Miguel Silva
Update: I managed to talk to someone at my school's financial aid office today (had to wait almost 2 hours). They confirmed that my aid package IS secure for the upcoming year! The layoffs are affecting processing times for new applications and changes, but not existing approved aid. Also, they said my work-study position should be safe through the end of the semester at least. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
Great news! Glad you got confirmation directly from your school. That's always the best source of information about your specific situation.
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my daughter started last fall and we did fafsa in January and it was fine. but one time we waited till April for my son and he got waaaaay less money from the school. so dont procrastinate! the financial aid ppl told us the march deadline was just a "suggested" one but that was NOT true
Zara Khan
•This is a really important point. Schools often say the priority deadline is "recommended" but don't explicitly tell you that waiting means significantly less institutional aid. They reserve their best packages for early applicants.
Thank you everyone for the helpful information! Based on all your advice, we're going to aim to complete the FAFSA in December 2024 when it first becomes available. I'll make sure to check each school's specific priority deadline and look into whether they require the CSS Profile too. I'm going to start gathering our 2024 tax documents early so we're prepared. Really appreciate all the insights!
Nia Williams
•Smart plan! One more tip: create your FSA ID for both you and your daughter well before December. Sometimes there are verification delays with new FSA IDs that can hold up your application. Good luck!
CosmicCowboy
has anyone had their application go from "processing" to "action required" after waiting for weeks? mine just did this and idk what to do
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Paolo Longo
•Yes! That happened to me too. You need to log in and check what information they're requesting. In my case, they needed verification of my parents' marital status because there was some discrepancy between their tax filing status and what we reported on the FAFSA. Once I uploaded the requested document, it went back to processing for another week before I got my SAI.
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Keisha Johnson
UPDATE: I finally got my SAI calculation today - exactly 24 days after submitting. For anyone else waiting, hang in there! And big thanks to everyone who responded with advice and shared their experiences. It really helped keep me sane during the wait! For those still waiting: 1. Double check that you don't have any "action required" notifications in your account 2. Contact your school's financial aid office about deadline extensions 3. Keep your confirmation number handy as proof you submitted on time Good luck everyone!
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Amina Diallo
•Congratulations! Thanks for updating the thread. This is helpful information for others in the same situation.
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