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Thanks everyone for the advice! I talked to Ford's HR department and confirmed it IS a qualified pension plan that needs to be reported. I also logged into studentaid.gov and found the "Add a Student" option right on the dashboard after logging in with my parent FSA ID. Good news - my son doesn't qualify as independent (he's 22 and has been living at home while working part-time). I'm going to add him today and estimate the yearly pension amount based on the monthly payments we've received so far. Hopefully this won't delay either of my kids' financial aid offers!
Ethan Brown
•Glad you got it sorted out! One more tip: after you add your son, I recommend calling the financial aid offices at both kids' schools to let them know about the updated FAFSA. Sometimes they don't get automatic notifications about changes, and this ensures both kids' aid packages will be processed properly.
Smart move calling Ford HR! If you do run into any issues with the updated FAFSA processing, don't waste hours on hold trying to reach Federal Student Aid. That Claimyr service I mentioned saved me so much frustration.
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Amina Diallo
Thanks everyone for your advice! I'll definitely use some of the refund for my textbooks, but I'll try to find used copies or rentals when possible to minimize how much I spend. I appreciate all your help explaining how this works!
That sounds like a wise approach. Don't forget to check if your nursing program has specific textbook requirements - sometimes they require the most current editions due to medical information updates. In those cases, coordinating with classmates to share resources can also help reduce individual costs.
off topic but nursing textbooks r insanely priced!! my sister paid like $250 for ONE book last year. check if ur library has reserve copies, thats what she does now
Amina Diallo
•Yeah it's crazy! Our pharmacology book is $320 new. 😠That's a good tip about the library reserve copies - I hadn't thought of that option.
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Malik Davis
One other thing to check - make sure there isn't a mismatch between your husband's name as entered in the FAFSA and his name as it appears with the Social Security Administration. Even small differences like using a middle initial vs. full middle name can trigger verification issues. The system sometimes defaults to "no SS number" when it detects a potential name/SSN mismatch.
That's interesting... he does go by his middle name but I used his legal first name on the form. I'll double check everything matches his social security card exactly.
GalacticGuru
UPDATE: I finally got it fixed!!! For anyone else having this problem, here's what worked: I used an incognito browser like someone suggested, but the key was entering the information in a specific order: 1. Name 2. Date of birth 3. Social security number 4. THEN uncheck the "no SS number" box (even though I never checked it) For some bizarre reason, that sequence worked! The system accepted everything and I was able to move forward. Now just waiting for my SAI calculation to see what aid I qualify for. Thanks everyone for your help!
So glad it worked for you! The FAFSA this year is like solving a puzzle with all these weird quirks and workarounds. Good luck with your aid package!
just came to say I HATE the new fafsa with a burning passion. old one was simpler. why fix whats not broken???
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For those still waiting, here's what you can do: 1. Download and save your FAFSA confirmation page with submission date as documentation 2. Email your school's financial aid office with this confirmation and explain the processing delay 3. Ask your school about provisional financial aid packages based on estimated information 4. If you need to speak with FSA directly about your specific application status, be prepared with your FSA ID, confirmation number, and any reference numbers from previous communications Most schools are aware of the widespread processing delays and many have adjusted their internal deadlines accordingly. Don't panic - just keep documentation of your timely submission.
Josef Tearle
•Thank you for this! I just emailed my top two schools with my confirmation page. One already responded saying they're extending their internal deadline by two weeks because of all the FAFSA delays. Huge relief!
UPDATE: My application was JUST processed this morning! Literally just got the email. For anyone still waiting - hang in there, they are still working through the backlog. Thanks everyone for your help and advice through this stressful situation!
yay!!! congrats!! how does ur SAI look? better or worse than u expected??
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my roomate had this happen and it took like 4 days i think? but that was in november when not as many people were submitting. depends on how busy the dept of education is i guess
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Sofia Morales
•This is a good point. Processing times do tend to increase during peak periods like right before major deadlines. The Department of Education prioritizes different types of corrections, but system volume definitely impacts overall turnaround time.
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NebulaNinja
Just a follow-up suggestion: While you're waiting for processing, document everything. Take screenshots of your correction submission confirmation, save any emails about the correction, and note the date and time you submitted the fix. This documentation can be crucial if you need to appeal any decisions related to priority deadlines. Most schools have appeal processes for situations exactly like yours where students made good-faith efforts to meet deadlines but encountered system issues.
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Giovanni Mancini
•That's really smart advice. I just went back and took screenshots of everything including the email notification and my correction submission. Thank you!
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