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One more tip: Once you submit your corrections, print or save the confirmation page that shows your confirmation number. This provides proof of your submission date and time. If there are any processing issues later, having this documentation is invaluable when discussing with your financial aid office.
Good point! I'll definitely save the confirmation. Do you know how long corrections typically take to process right now?
Currently, FAFSA corrections are processing in approximately 3-5 business days for electronic submissions. However, if your correction triggers a verification review (which income changes sometimes do), it could take up to 2-3 weeks before your updated SAI is calculated.
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I work in financial aid (not at ASU). With your SAI of -1500, you're in the highest need category, which is good news for federal aid. For Land Grant specifically, each university has a residency classification appeal process where you can explain extenuating circumstances. In your case, since your parents established residency and you were only temporarily away, you might have a case. The entity that provides Land Grant scholarships is the university itself, using state funding tied to their Land Grant status under the Morrill Acts. It's not federal money like Pell Grants. What I would suggest: 1. Contact ASU's Residency Classification Office directly about an appeal/exception 2. Apply for all federal aid regardless of the Land Grant situation 3. Look into ASU-specific scholarships that might have different residency requirements 4. Check departmental scholarships within your intended major With your GPA and SAI, you have excellent chances for other aid even if the Land Grant doesn't work out.
Thank you so much for this detailed explanation! I've been so confused about where the money actually comes from. I'll definitely reach out to the Residency Classification Office about the appeal process. Do you know if these exceptions are rare or if they approve a decent number of them?
Exceptions aren't common, but they do happen in cases with clear documentation and legitimate reasons. The key is providing evidence that your absence was temporary and that your parents maintained continuous Arizona residency. Your academic profile (high GPA) and financial need (negative SAI) make you exactly the type of student these programs aim to help, which works in your favor. The success rate varies by institution and individual circumstances, but I've seen similar cases approved when properly documented.
I had a similar situation with Land Grant at Michigan State!!! The residency office was IMPOSSIBLE to reach for WEEKS and then they denied me even though my parents lived in-state for years just because I went to high school out of state with my grandparents for my senior year!!! SO UNFAIR!!! My SAI was like -2300 and I still got rejected. The system is completely broken!!!
Oh no, that sounds exactly like my situation! Did you ever get it resolved or find alternative scholarships?
I appealed THREE TIMES and finally got approved after sending like 50 documents proving my parents never left Michigan. Had to delay enrollment for a semester though. KEEP PUSHING and document EVERYTHING!!!
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Is there a specific error code you're getting or just the generic 'unknown error' message? Some errors have specific workarounds. Also, are you using any VPN? The FAFSA site now blocks certain VPN connections as a security measure. And make sure your browser is completely updated - they implemented some new security protocols that older browsers don't support.
It's just 'unknown error' with no code. And yes! I am using a VPN! I didn't even think about that being the problem. I'll try turning it off and see if that helps. My browsers should all be current but I'll double-check the versions. Thank you for these suggestions!
Turning off the VPN will almost certainly fix it. They implemented geolocation verification as part of their fraud prevention. Let me know if that solves it!
UPDATE: I GOT IN!! It was the VPN causing the problem! As soon as I turned that off, I could log in normally. For anyone else having this issue, check if you're using a VPN service - apparently FAFSA doesn't like them anymore. Thank you all so much for the help. Now I just need to figure out how to correctly report my parents' retirement accounts on this new form... but that's a question for another day!
Great news! Glad you got it working. And yes, the retirement accounts section is tricky this year with the new form. There's a whole separate section for that now that wasn't there before. Good luck with your application!
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my cousins nephew had similar problem with fasfa this year and ended up not going to college at all because of it... the whole system is broken honestly
That's TERRIBLE!!! This is exactly what I'm talking about - the system is DESIGNED to make people give up. It's disgusting how they treat families just trying to get an education.
Update: I want to thank everyone for the amazing advice! I was able to contact my son's top choice school and they've extended our financial aid deadline by 30 days. I also used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and actually got through to a FAFSA representative who was super helpful. She walked me through the Professional Judgment request process and specifically told me which documents to upload. I've submitted everything yesterday and now we wait. The rep said it should take 2-3 weeks for review, which still gives us time before the extended deadline. I'm still nervous but feeling much more hopeful now. Will update when we hear back!
This is great news! Schools are generally very understanding about these situations, especially with all the FAFSA issues this year. The fact that you've been proactive and have documentation of your efforts makes a huge difference. Wishing you and your son the best!
fingers crossed for u!!! let us know what happens!
Ava Hernandez
I remember when I was applying for college back in 2017, we didn't have this SAI thing at all! We had EFC instead. The entire system keeps changing every few years and honestly it just makes everything more confusing for families. I spent weeks trying to figure out my brother's financial aid stuff last year because everything was different from when I applied. Why can't they just make a simple system that tells you exactly what you'll get??
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Henrietta Beasley
You're right that the change from EFC to SAI has been confusing for many families. The good news is that negative SAI numbers are generally more straightforward to interpret than the old EFC system. The change was actually intended to make aid eligibility clearer and expand Pell Grant access. But your frustration is completely valid - the financial aid system should be more transparent about outcomes!
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