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i dont think your supposed to do filing separately on fafsa if your married and live together the irs website says that filing status is for if your separated or don't live together maybe thats why its messing up
That's a common misunderstanding. For tax purposes, "Married Filing Separately" is available to all married couples regardless of living situation. For FAFSA, you select the tax filing status you actually used. The confusion here isn't about the filing status selection - it's a known technical issue with the signature process for non-filing spouses in the new FAFSA system.
UPDATE: I followed the advice here and submitted with just my signature, then called my son's school financial aid office. They said this is happening to LOTS of families and gave us a special form for my wife to sign confirming her non-filing status. They put a note in our file and said it won't delay his aid package. Thank you all for the help!!!
So glad it worked out! Thanks for updating us - this will help other families who run into the same issue.
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Hey just wondering - did any of those solutions work for you? My FAFSA is still missing after trying everything suggested here. Getting really worried about my school deadlines too.
Update: I got through using that Claimyr service and the agent confirmed my application is in the system but flagged for "additional verification" - that's why it disappeared from my dashboard. They said I should receive an email in 3-5 business days with instructions on what additional documents they need. The agent also put a note in my file to expedite the review since my deadline is approaching. So relieved it's not completely lost!
Just a note for everyone dealing with missing applications: The Department of Education announced yesterday that they're aware of the dashboard display issues and are working on a fix. They're prioritizing processing applications even when they don't display correctly in accounts. If you have a confirmation email, your application IS in their system, even if you can't see it. They're adding a new status tracking feature next week that should help with visibility.
Too little too late! This rollout has been a complete disaster. My daughter might lose thousands in aid because of their technical problems. Is the DOE going to compensate students who miss out on aid because of THEIR errors?
I understand your frustration. While I can't speak for the DOE, most colleges are being extremely flexible this year with deadlines and requirements because we all recognize the challenges with the new system. I strongly encourage everyone affected to document everything and communicate directly with their school's financial aid office. Many schools have set up special exception processes specifically for these FAFSA technical issues.
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This FAFSA reform has been a disaster from start to finish. First the three-month delay in even launching the form, then all the glitches when it finally opened, and now schools can't process the information. I work in higher education (not financial aid) and this has been a major topic in administrative meetings. Just want to validate your frustration - it's completely justified. The Department of Education did not adequately prepare institutions for these changes, and students and families are bearing the brunt of these implementation problems. Many schools are considering extending decision deadlines because of these delays.
Thank you for the validation! It feels like we're caught in this bureaucratic nightmare with no control. My daughter needs to know if she can afford to continue at UW Parkside or if we need to look at cheaper options. The uncertainty is so stressful.
update: my daughter's school (UW Madison) just sent an email saying they expect to start releasing aid packages in mid-June. might be similar timeline for parkside since they're in the same system?
Mid-June?! That's so late! Thanks for sharing though - at least gives us some idea what to expect. I'll be following up with Parkside directly to see if their timeline is similar.
This timeline is consistent with what many state university systems are communicating. The UW System likely has a coordinated approach to implementing these changes, so mid-June is probably a reasonable estimate for Parkside as well. For planning purposes, if your daughter's financial circumstances haven't changed dramatically from last year, her aid package will likely be similar to what she received previously. The new FAFSA formula has some changes, but returning students generally see consistency in their aid from year to year unless there's been a major change in family finances.
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Another important point - when your grandson completes his FAFSA as an independent student, he'll need to report HIS income only (not yours). If he has a part-time job, he'll need his W-2 form. If he doesn't work, he'll report zero income. He'll still need to answer all the asset questions too - if he has any savings accounts or investments (unlikely, but just in case). Independent students qualify for higher Direct Unsubsidized Loan amounts ($9,500 for freshmen vs $5,500 for dependent students), which might help with covering costs.
He does work part-time at a grocery store on weekends. I'm guessing he makes about $5,000 per year. Will that small income hurt his chances for grants? And are student loans the absolute last resort? I'm terrified of him graduating with huge debt.
To address your follow-up questions: 1. Arizona state grants are found at: https://azgrants.az.gov/ (application opens in January) 2. ASU does NOT require CSS Profile for most aid (only for certain private scholarships) 3. Regarding your grandson's $5,000 income - this will NOT hurt his grant eligibility significantly. As an independent student with income under $12,000, he'll likely qualify for the maximum Pell Grant amount (approximately $7,400 for 2025-2026) 4. About loans - they should be a last resort, but federal direct loans have safeguards like income-driven repayment. The key is avoiding private loans which lack these protections. Your grandson should also complete the FAFSA as early as possible after October 1, as some aid is first-come, first-served.
This is incredibly helpful, thank you! We'll definitely apply for the Arizona grants in January and get the FAFSA done right at the beginning of October. I feel much more hopeful about this process now.
Lydia Bailey
try printing out the confirmation email your husband got. my sons college financial aid office said they're accepting those as proof if the system is glitching. better safe than sorry
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Molly Chambers
•Smart idea! I just told my husband to save a PDF of the confirmation email too. Thanks for the tip!
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Eli Butler
Just wanted to follow up - did your husband's contributor information show up on the dashboard yet? The system updates sometimes happen in batches overnight, so many people see changes the next morning.
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Molly Chambers
•Yes! It finally appeared this morning! About 52 hours after he submitted it. No action needed on our part, it just showed up. Now my son's application shows "Ready to Process" status. What a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and letting me know this was normal.
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