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UPDATE: We got it figured out! My daughter logged into her account and found her application was actually saved but not submitted (despite what she thought). She was able to add me as a contributor, and I created my own FSA ID with my email. My husband did the same. We're now all properly linked to her application! Thanks everyone for your help!
Awesome! Now make sure you submit it ASAP to get the best SAI calculation for maximum aid! Good luck!!
This situation highlights why it's so important to start the FAFSA process early. The new system requires each person to have their own FSA ID with separate email addresses for security purposes. A common mistake is using the same email for multiple FSA IDs, which causes all kinds of verification problems later. Remember that for dependent students, both the student and at least one contributing parent must have valid FSA IDs to complete the application.
Yes, 100% agree about starting early! We started what we thought was early (2 weeks ago) but got caught in this confusion. At least now we know for next year!
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my son's financial aid counselor said the most important thing is that the Student Aid Index (SAI) calculation needs BOTH parents info if ur married and in the same house. otherwise your daughter might get flagged for verification which is a whole other headache!!
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for your help! My daughter logged in tonight and found the "Contributors" section just like you all suggested. She sent the invite to my husband, and he's creating his FSA ID now. So relieved we caught this before submitting the final application!
Great news! One additional tip - make sure both you and your husband have your 2023 tax return information ready when completing your sections. The contributor sections will ask for specific information from your tax returns, including adjusted gross income and federal income tax paid. Having these documents handy will make the process much smoother.
Yes, we have all our tax documents ready! Thanks again for everyone's help.
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Has your daughter received her Student Aid Index (SAI) calculation yet from her online portion? If she has, you're actually in a better position than you think. Schools can often work with the student portion while waiting for the parent verification to come through. Make sure to bring a copy of your paper submission when you meet with financial aid officers.
She hasn't received anything yet - the status just shows "Submitted - Waiting for Parent Information". I didn't realize some processing happens separately. That gives me a little hope!
Here's an UPDATE on my similar situation: Paper form took 5 weeks to process (ugh!) but we finally got the SAI calculation yesterday. It's definitely slower than doing it all online, but it DOES eventually work. Make sure you follow up regularly though - nothing happens quickly without persistence!
5 weeks is so long! Did you do anything special to follow up that seemed to help speed things along?
I called the school weekly and also had my daughter check her FAFSA portal daily for status changes. The squeaky wheel gets the grease with these bureaucracies! Also check your mail daily - they sent important notices through regular mail rather than email for some reason.
Zoe Papadopoulos
I work at a community college financial aid office, and we've received exactly ZERO FAFSA records so far for 2025-2026. The Department of Education told us larger universities are getting priority in the data distribution. We've been told to expect our first batch of ISIRs sometime next week. This is without question the worst FAFSA rollout I've experienced in my 14 years in financial aid. The entire system needs to be overhauled. Students are bearing the brunt of governmental incompetence.
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Mei-Ling Chen
•Just wanted to say thank you for the insider perspective. It's really helpful to hear directly from people working in financial aid offices. I was able to connect with an FSA agent using Claimyr last week who told me community colleges are actually scheduled for the next major data release. Hopefully your office starts receiving records soon!
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Tyrone Hill
Update: I finally reached one of my schools by phone today. They confirmed they've received some FAFSA data but are still waiting on most student records. The representative checked my specific status and said they don't have my information yet, but assured me they're adjusting all their internal deadlines. She advised me to email their office with my name, ID number, the date I submitted my FAFSA, and my SAI score. Apparently, they're creating a tracking list for students who have completed the FAFSA but whose data hasn't arrived yet. They'll use this to prioritize processing once they do receive the data. Thank you everyone for your helpful comments! This has been really stressful but at least I know I'm not alone in this situation.
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