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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.
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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This is really helpful insight from someone who works in the system. It's amazing how the lack of transparency creates so much anxiety for students. Would you say calling the financial aid office is more effective than emailing at this stage?
calling is ALWAYS better than emailing especially this time of year when were drowning in emails. but be prepared to wait on hold for a long time. if you call first thing in the morning (like right when the office opens) you usually get through faster. also be super nice to whoever answers because we deal with angry people all day and are more likely to go the extra mile for someone who treats us like humans lol
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Remember that the free market will adjust to whatever changes happen. If federal loan forgiveness becomes more restricted, private companies will step in with alternative solutions. Competition will force colleges to lower prices if federal funding dries up. It's basic economics - less
This perspective ignores how the higher education market actually works. When state funding for public universities declined over the past 20 years, tuition didn't decrease - it increased dramatically to make up the difference. Private loans typically have higher interest rates and fewer protections than federal ones. The idea that market forces alone will solve accessibility issues in higher education isn't supported by historical evidence or current economic research.
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Update on my situation - the adblock suggestion worked for me! Turned off all extensions and suddenly I could see the Complete button. My application is finally in review status after being stuck for almost a month. This is ridiculous that we have to troubleshoot a government website like this.
glad it worked!! so messed up that nobody at fafsa support even knows about these problems. like how many students r missing out on financial aid bc of stupid tech issues??
Has anyone received their actual SAI score yet after getting past the 'In Process' stage? I'm wondering how long that typically takes after the application moves to 'In Review' status. Our university needs the official SAI for scholarship consideration.
The typical processing time after reaching 'In Review' status is 3-5 business days for the SAI calculation to be completed. However, with the system issues this year, we're seeing many taking 7-10 business days. If it's been longer than two weeks in 'In Review' status, that would warrant a call to FSA.
Chloe Martin
UPDATE: Success! I had my son login with his FSA ID and start his own application. When he got to the parent contribution section, he entered my email and I received a link to contribute. When I clicked the link and logged in with my parent FSA ID, I could then see BOTH my children's applications on my dashboard! Thanks everyone for your help - the system is definitely not intuitive but we got there in the end.
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Diego Fernández
•Glad it worked out! Yes, it's definitely not intuitive, but once you understand the student-initiated process, it makes managing multiple FAFSAs much easier. Now that both applications are linked to your parent account, you'll be able to see their status updates and SAI calculations all in one place. Remember that if your financial information changes, you'll need to update it on each student's application separately.
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Sean Fitzgerald
can someone explain why my sons SAI is different from my daughters even tho im the same parent with same income??? makes no sense
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
•Several factors can cause siblings to have different SAI calculations even with the same parental information: 1. Age differences (older students have different dependency calculations) 2. Different student income/assets 3. Different number of family members in college during each award year 4. Different program types (graduate vs undergraduate) 5. Special circumstances noted on one application but not the other If the difference is significant and doesn't make sense based on these factors, you might want to contact your financial aid office to verify there wasn't an error in one application.
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