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can i ask a related question? does adding schools later through a correction put u at a disadvantage for aid compared to including them in the original submission? heard this from a friend but sounds like a myth to me
Financial aid counselor here - this is mostly a myth. Adding schools through a correction does NOT change your aid eligibility or SAI calculation. The only potential disadvantage is timing - if you add schools after their priority deadline, you might miss out on limited institutional funds. Federal aid eligibility remains identical regardless of when you add the school (as long as it's before their final processing date).
thx for clearing that up! been stressing about it
UPDATE: I got it figured out! For anyone with a similar issue: 1. I had to use a different device to see the "Make FAFSA Correction" option 2. Went through all sections (they were saved!) and completed the missing school selection 3. Properly submitted the form 4. Got my confirmation page and now it shows an actual SAI score Thanks everyone for your help! The studentaid.gov interface is definitely confusing this year with all the changes they made to the form.
Great news! And thanks for updating the thread with your solution - it'll help others who run into the same issue. The 2025-26 FAFSA has been quite the adjustment for everyone.
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An update on timing since you asked: verification usually takes 2-4 weeks once all documents are submitted, but it can be longer during peak periods (which we're in right now). If your daughter needs to make decisions by May 1st, I recommend submitting everything within the next week if possible. Also, you can request a preliminary aid package from schools explaining that you're in verification - most schools will provide an estimate based on your current SAI with a note that it may change.
Thank you for the timeline info. We're going to gather all the documents this weekend and submit them early next week. I'll also reach out to her top choice schools to request preliminary packages as you suggested.
this whole system is ridiculous. my brother got flagged for verification too and it turns out they had his ssn wrong the whole time. wasted months and almost missed enrollment deadline. good luck!
EXACTLY!!! The system is BROKEN! My daughter almost had to skip a semester because of verification delays. They don't care AT ALL about students!
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i went through this with my daughter last yr. we did both fafsa applications but it was kinda a waste of time for the summer one bc we found out most schools give way less aid for summer terms anyway. like my daughter got a great aid package for fall/spring but summer was basically all loans no grants. check with each college financial aid office about their summer aid policies b4 stressing too much about this.
That's really important information - thank you! I'll definitely call the financial aid offices to ask about summer aid policies. I'd hate to have him start in summer if the aid package is significantly worse than what he'd get for fall. Did your daughter end up going with the summer start?
One more thing to consider: even if your son gets accepted for Fall 2025 at his top choice, having the 2024-2025 FAFSA completed could still be useful. Some students take summer courses at community colleges before starting their freshman fall semester, and having that FAFSA on file would allow him to potentially get aid for those transfer courses. It gives you more options either way.
That's a great point I hadn't considered! He was actually thinking about maybe taking a summer class or two locally if he gets a fall start elsewhere. I think you've convinced me - we'll do both applications ASAP. Thank you!
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Quick update on processing times - I'm a financial aid counselor, and we're seeing SAI calculations taking longer for several specific scenarios: 1. Students with divorced/separated parents (extra verification) 2. First-time FAFSA filers (additional security checks) 3. Applications with manual income adjustments 4. Applications submitted during high-volume periods (end of month) If you don't get your SAI within 10 business days, I recommend contacting your school's financial aid office - they often have back-channel access to see what's happening with your application.
Thank you so much for this insight! I am a first-time filer, so maybe that's why it's taking longer. I'll give it a few more days and then reach out to my school's financial aid office.
Good news - after your SAI appears, the rest of the process moves much faster. Schools typically receive your FAFSA data within 3-5 days after SAI calculation, and most begin preparing aid packages shortly after. If you have scholarships with upcoming deadlines, many will accept screenshots of your SAI from your studentaid.gov account as preliminary documentation.
That's really helpful to know about the screenshots being accepted! I'll definitely try that if my SAI doesn't come through in time for my scholarship deadlines. Thanks for all your help!
Aileen Rodriguez
did u try using a different browser? worked for me when chrome kept locking me out
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Selena Bautista
UPDATE: Finally got in!!! What worked was a combination of things: 1. Used Firefox instead of Chrome (thanks @casual_browser!) 2. Cleared ALL cookies and history 3. Used the Forgot Username option as suggested 4. Called FSA using the Claimyr service someone mentioned - actually got through to a person who manually removed the security lock while I was on the phone with them The Parent PLUS application is now DONE and submitted! They said the approval should come through in 3-5 business days. Thank you all SO MUCH for your help!
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Mohamed Anderson
•Great news! Make sure to tell your son to check with his school's financial aid office in about a week to confirm they've received the PLUS loan information on their end. Sometimes there can be a disconnect between approval and the school actually receiving the information in their system.
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Zane Gray
•congrats!! the relief must be amazing! went through something similar last yr with my daughters SAI calculation being stuck in verification hell until 2 days before tuition was due
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