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anyone else notice how SLOW the site is? takes like 10 seconds to load between pages sometimes
Mine crashed completely during the tax info section and I had to start all over! Lost an hour of work. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool failed twice before finally working.
For future reference, here are some navigation tips for the 2025-2026 FAFSA form: 1. Use the Save & Exit method to refresh navigation 2. Click on the text labels in the sidebar instead of icons 3. Use the progress indicators at the top to jump between sections 4. Clear your browser cache if experiencing persistent issues 5. The mobile version sometimes works better for navigation than desktop 6. Take screenshots of completed sections as backup Also, once you've submitted, keep your confirmation number. If you need to make corrections later, you'll use the "Correct Your FAFSA" option, which is more straightforward than the initial application navigation.
This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I've taken screenshots of everything now just in case. The form is finally complete and submitted with the correct address. What a relief!
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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!
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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Has anyone figured out if there's a way to calculate the SAI yourself beforehand? With the old EFC, there were calculators online that could give you a rough estimate. I haven't been able to find anything reliable for the new system, and our family is trying to figure out if certain schools are even worth applying to cost-wise.
There are a few SAI calculators being developed, but they're not as accurate as the old EFC calculators yet. The College Board has one available with their CSS Profile information, and some financial aid consultants have spreadsheet versions. The challenge is that the new formula has different contribution percentages and treatment of assets compared to the old system. However, if you want a rough estimate, the key factors are: 1. Parents' adjusted gross income (AGI) 2. Student's adjusted gross income 3. Parents' assets (excluding primary home and retirement accounts) 4. Student's assets 5. Family size and number in college For most families, the SAI will be somewhat lower than what your EFC would have been under the old system, especially if you have multiple students in college simultaneously.
my daughters counsler told us we shouldnt stress about the SAI score anyway bc it isnt the final word. each college has there own formula for how much aid they give u so dont freak out if the SAI seems high
That's reassuring to hear. I think I'm still adjusting to all the changes from the old system. It feels like they made everything more complicated when they were supposed to be simplifying it!
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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
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.
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.
That's really smart advice. I just went back and took screenshots of everything including the email notification and my correction submission. Thank you!
Emma Taylor
Based on your responses, here's what I recommend:\n\n1. Reach out to Federal Student Aid directly (the Claimyr service mentioned above can help) to confirm that your federal aid calculation is correct using only your custodial parent's information.\n\n2. Prepare documentation showing your parents' divorce decree and custody arrangement.\n\n3. Request a Professional Judgment review from your school, specifically asking them to consider the fact that your non-custodial parent doesn't contribute to your education costs.\n\n4. Ask for a detailed breakdown of your aid package showing which elements are federal (should only use custodial parent info) versus institutional (might use both parents).\n\n5. Be persistent - sometimes getting to the right person makes all the difference.
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Natasha Ivanova
Thank you so much for this detailed plan! I'm going to follow these steps exactly. You've been incredibly helpful.
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