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happened 2 my nephew also. no email from fafsa but $$$ showed up at the school. weird system but it works i guess lol. congrats on the pell grant btw!!!
Thanks! Yes, it does seem like a strange system. I'm just relieved to know we're not the only ones who were confused by this process.
To answer your follow-up question - no, if the aid is already showing in her college portal, not having the SAR email shouldn't cause problems with receiving the aid. The school has clearly received all the necessary FAFSA information. However, it's still good practice to locate your SAR and check your SAI score. This helps you understand exactly why you qualified for the aid package you received. It's also useful documentation to have if you need to appeal for additional aid or if there are any questions later in the academic year.
That's a relief! We'll still try to locate the SAR for our records. Thank you again for all your help explaining this complicated process!
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Everyone saying you have to wait is wrong. You need to IMMEDIATELY contact the school you're trying to add to your FAFSA. Explain the situation and provide them with your FAFSA ID. Most schools have a process for this exact situation - they can access your FAFSA information even if you haven't officially added them to your list. For the scholarship deadline, get documentation that you've initiated this process - emails between you and the financial aid office, screenshots of your current FAFSA status, etc. Submit this documentation to the scholarship committee explaining the situation. DON'T just wait for processing - be proactive!
Thank you for the encouragement! I'm definitely going to be proactive. I've already sent an email to the scholarship committee explaining the situation, and I'll call the school's financial aid office first thing in the morning.
UPDATE: You all have been so helpful! I spoke with the financial aid office at the school we need to add, and they said they can indeed access our FAFSA information with our FAFSA ID number - they just needed my daughter's permission. The scholarship committee also granted us a 5-day extension after I explained the situation and provided documentation of our efforts. I also tried the Claimyr service that someone recommended to get through to FSA, and I actually got to speak with someone who confirmed our FAFSA should be processed within 48 hours. Thank you all so much for helping us navigate this stressful situation! I'll update again once everything is finalized.
That's excellent news! This is exactly why it's always worth being proactive rather than just waiting. Glad to hear the scholarship committee was understanding - that's very common when you communicate clearly and provide documentation. The 48-hour processing time is also faster than average, so that's a win too!
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my cousins kid got more money when they had 2 in college then when it was just 1. something about the family contribution being split between them. but idk if thats still how it works with all the fafsa changes lately
Yes, that's still exactly how it works with the new FAFSA system. The Student Aid Index (formerly EFC) is essentially divided by the number of college students in the household, which typically results in more aid per student when multiple students are enrolled.
Thank you all SO MUCH for the helpful advice! I'm definitely going to include both children on the FAFSA now. I had no idea that having multiple students could actually HELP with financial aid rather than hurt it. I feel much better about the whole situation. I'll make sure to update everything if my youngest decides not to attend college after all, but at least now I know I'm not risking my oldest's aid by including both. This community is amazing!
Glad you got the right info! The FAFSA system is SO CONFUSING and the instructions don't make this clear AT ALL. Make sure you keep records of everything and save confirmation emails - you'll need them if you have to make changes later!
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THE WHOLE FAFSA SYSTEM IS BROKEN THIS YEAR!!! Sorry for yelling but I'm so frustrated with all the problems. My daughter's application has been "processing" for 2 months, my son can't get verification completed, and now I'm hearing about this contributor invitation issue from multiple people. The Department of Education should be ashamed of themselves for rolling out such a buggy system when students' futures depend on this. Good luck getting through to anyone there - I've literally called 20+ times and given up.
I feel your frustration! This really shouldn't be so difficult. It's stressful enough getting twins ready for college without having to deal with technical glitches in such an important system. I hope they fix these issues soon, especially since so many schools have early priority deadlines for financial aid.
Any update? Did you figure out which of the suggestions worked? I'm curious because my sister is having the same problem with her husband's account and twin boys too!
Yes! After trying everything, what finally worked was actually two things: 1) We discovered his email wasn't fully verified in his FSA ID account even though he could log in, and 2) We used that Claimyr service someone mentioned to get through to FSA, who confirmed there was a bug with multiple student invites coming close together. They manually added him as a contributor to both applications. Both twins' FAFSAs are finally complete! Tell your sister to check the email verification status first - that seems to be a common issue.
Miguel Silva
One other important tip: make sure your student completes the FAFSA as soon as possible! Since her situation requires special handling and potentially manual review, it's better to get it submitted early. This gives financial aid offices more time to process her independent status before making aid decisions. Also, she should definitely complete the CSS Profile if applying to private colleges, as they'll want additional documentation about her situation. The CSS Profile has specific sections for unusual circumstances like this.
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Amina Toure
•The CSS Profile is SUCH a headache compared to FAFSA - they ask for so much more info!!! My daughter had to fill it out last year and it took foreverrrr
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Miguel Silva
•True, the CSS Profile is more detailed, but it actually works in favor of students with special circumstances like this one. It gives them more opportunities to explain their unique situation and can result in better institutional aid packages from private colleges. For an independent student who has experienced the loss of both parents, the additional context could help secure more generous financial support.
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Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I'm meeting with my student tomorrow and now feel much better prepared. To summarize what I'm hearing: 1. She qualifies as an independent student since both her adoptive parents (grandparents) are deceased 2. She'll need death certificates and potentially adoption documentation 3. She should write a special circumstances letter explaining her situation 4. We should contact each college's financial aid office directly after FAFSA submission 5. She should complete both FAFSA and CSS Profile (for private schools) ASAP I'll also make sure she's prepared for the possibility of different verification requirements at different schools. Really appreciate all your expertise!
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Connor O'Neill
•That's a perfect summary! One final suggestion - have your student keep a detailed record of all communications with financial aid offices (dates, names, what was discussed). This can be invaluable if there are any issues or discrepancies later in the process. Good luck to your student!
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