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When I filled out my son's FAFSA last week, I got confused about the tax questions too. I DO file taxes, but it still skipped a bunch of questions I remember from previous years. I think they just simplified the whole system for everyone, not just people on disability. My son's SAI calculation came through fine though, so I guess they got what they needed?
You're exactly right. The 2025-2026 FAFSA was completely redesigned to be simpler for everyone. They're pulling more information directly from the IRS for tax filers and other federal agencies for benefit recipients, which means fewer questions overall. They also eliminated questions about some assets that used to be counted in the old formula.
Thanks everyone for the reassurance! I submitted the application as is, and it went through without any errors. The confirmation page showed my daughter's SAI score, which actually looks better than I expected. I guess the new system is working in our favor for once!
That's great news! Just remember to check her student aid account regularly in case they request any additional information later. The verification process can happen anytime in the next few months, even after aid offers go out.
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this happens EVERY SINGLE YEAR with fafsa...they never learn. tried calling the help line? lol good luck with that waste of time
I KNOW RIGHT??? Why do we have to jump through all these hoops just to get financial aid? It's like they don't WANT us to go to college! So frustrating!!!!!
UPDATE: The Federal Student Aid office just posted on Twitter/X that they're aware of the issue and working on a fix. They estimate systems will be fully operational within 24 hours. If you're concerned about deadlines, they recommend documenting your attempts (screenshots of errors) and contacting your school's financial aid office to explain the situation. Most schools will accommodate if the delays are due to documented FAFSA system issues.
Thank you for the update! Just took some screenshots of my errors for documentation. Will email my financial aid office today to make them aware of my situation.
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Has anyone tried Parent PLUS Loans? My mom got one for me
Parent PLUS loans are only available if you're a dependent student, and the OP mentioned they're an independent student without the option for parents to cosign. Also, as the name suggests, PLUS loans are taken out by the parent, not the student - they're in the parent's name and are the parent's legal responsibility to repay.
UPDATE: I just wanted to thank everyone for the amazing advice! I followed the suggestions here and: 1. Called my financial aid office and discovered I could access an additional $5,000 in federal Direct Unsubsidized loans I didn't know about 2. Found a $2,000 scholarship through my engineering department that still had open applications 3. Used Claimyr to reach someone at FSA who helped explain why my SAI was calculated incorrectly - turns out there was a reporting error on my FAFSA that they're helping me fix Between these three things, I should be able to cover almost the entire gap without private loans! I might need a small one for the remaining $1,750, but that's WAY better than the $8,750 I was looking at before. This forum is seriously a lifesaver. Thank you all!
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For those concerned about deadlines, I recommend three steps: 1. Email your school's financial aid office with your FAFSA confirmation number and submission date 2. Take screenshots of your FAFSA submission confirmation page 3. Check the school's financial aid website or call them directly about adjusted deadlines Most institutions understand the unprecedented delays this year and are being flexible. However, you should still document everything and be proactive in communicating with your school. The Department of Education has also advised schools to be accommodating with their priority deadlines for the 2025-2026 cycle specifically because of these processing delays.
This is excellent advice. I've already emailed my school with my confirmation details and they responded saying they're aware of the delays and will consider my FAFSA as meeting the priority deadline as long as I submitted before January 31st. Such a relief!
Has anyone actually gotten through on FSA's phone line lately???? I've tried 6 DIFFERENT TIMES this week alone and I can't get a human!!!! Either the call disconnects or the automated system tells me the wait is over 2 hours. This is absolutely RIDICULOUS!!!
I was in the same boat until I used Claimyr. The regular FAFSA phone line is completely overwhelmed right now. When I finally got through, the agent said they're getting 3x their normal call volume with the new FAFSA rollout.
just tried the claimyr thing and got through in 15 mins!! the agent said my application had been selected for verification which is why it was taking so long. at least now i know what's happening. thx for the recommendation
Isabella Santos
wait tho can't u just call each school directly and give them ur fafsa confirmation number? i thought that works too
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Malik Johnson
•Unfortunately, that's not how the FAFSA system works. Schools can only access your FAFSA information if you specifically list them on your FAFSA application. The confirmation number is just for your records - it doesn't grant schools access to your data. The only way to share your FAFSA with additional schools is to add them to your FAFSA through the studentaid.gov website as others have described.
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Natasha Volkov
Thank you everyone for the amazing advice! I've started rotating schools in batches of 10 after removing the original set (except for his top choices). I'm keeping a detailed spreadsheet with dates of when each school was added and plan to follow up with financial aid offices to confirm receipt. I've also discovered that 4 of the schools actually don't require the FAFSA at all (they use CSS Profile exclusively), so that reduced my list a bit. For the remaining schools, I'll probably try that Claimyr service mentioned earlier if I run into any issues confirming everything went through properly. This process is so much more complicated than I expected, but I feel much better equipped now. Thank you all again!
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