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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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One additional solution that's worked for many families with this specific tax filing status discrepancy: Ask the financial aid office if they can initiate what's called a "Comment Code 400" resolution. This is a specific code that tells the FAFSA system there's a mismatch between reported tax filing status and IRS records. Many schools can process this correction internally without requiring you to keep calling the Federal Student Aid helpline. The most important thing is submitting that 2022 Tax Return Transcript directly to the school as soon as possible, as that's the documentation they'll ultimately need regardless of which approach they take to fix the issue.
Thank you for this specific advice! I'll definitely ask about the "Comment Code 400" resolution when I talk to the financial aid office tomorrow. Having the exact terminology to use should help move things along.
I work in a university financial aid office (not giving specifics for privacy). This is a common issue this year with the new FAFSA. The financial aid office CAN fix this through the verification process, despite what they might be telling you. Ask specifically to speak with a verification specialist, not just a front-desk person. They need to submit a correction through their institution's correction process, not through the standard FAFSA correction method. Bring a copy of the 2022 tax return transcript, and they should be able to resolve it.
This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I think I've just been talking to the general financial aid staff, not verification specialists. I'll specifically ask for that when I call tomorrow.
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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.
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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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
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.
Nia Williams
U ALL R OVERTHINKING THIS!!!! fafsa lets u make corrections whenever. not a big deal. ive changed mine like 3 times already lol
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Sean Fitzgerald
•While it's true you can make corrections, there IS a specific process and timeline. You cannot make corrections while the application is still processing - you must wait until it completes. And schools can potentially download data before corrections are processed, which is why communication with financial aid offices is important.
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Chloe Martin
UPDATE: My application finally processed! It took 4 days. I was able to log in and submit the correction to my income information. The correction is now processing and the site says it should take another 3-5 days. I also emailed all my schools to let them know about the correction so they don't download the wrong information. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
•glad it worked out! the waiting is so annoying but at least u caught it fast
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Diego Fernández
•This is great news! The fact that you've already notified your schools shows you're on top of things. They deal with corrections all the time, so this shouldn't impact your aid package as long as they have the correct information before they prepare your offer.
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