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is your kid an independent or dependent student? i think the rules might be different
She's a dependent - still in high school, applying for her freshman year of college.
The rules for corrections are the same for dependent and independent students. The distinction only affects which financial information needs to be reported in the first place.
In the 2025-2026 FAFSA, they've actually improved this process. The new system more clearly separates signature fixes from substantive corrections. When you go in to add the missing signature, you'll see it doesn't even let you access the financial sections unless you specifically choose to make other corrections. Just follow the prompts for signature only.
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Just to add a bit more context - that negative SAI is definitely favorable for aid eligibility. The more negative the SAI, the more need-based aid a student typically qualifies for. Since your niece has an SAI of -1500, she'll likely qualify for the maximum Pell Grant (around $7,395 for the 2025-2026 year) plus potentially significant institutional aid depending on the schools. Once the official packages come out after March 15th, make sure she compares them carefully. Sometimes schools with higher sticker prices actually end up being more affordable after all aid is applied. And don't hesitate to contact financial aid offices if she has questions about her packages - that's what we're here for!
This is incredibly helpful information! I didn't realize the direct correlation between negative SAI and Pell Grant eligibility. We'll definitely help her compare packages carefully when they come in. Thanks for taking the time to explain this!
One more thing - tell your niece to check her state's grant deadline!! Many states have FAFSA deadlines in February or early March for state grants, which can be thousands of dollars. If she misses those deadlines she could lose out on free money even with that awesome SAI score.
Thank you for this reminder! I'll check our state's deadline right away. I hadn't even thought about state grants being a separate process.
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One more thing to consider: The Parent PLUS loan program requires a completed FAFSA. While these are parent loans (not student loans), they're available regardless of income and have better terms than many private lending options if your family ends up needing additional financing beyond what you qualify for directly. Even families with substantial incomes often use PLUS loans for the flexible repayment terms.
Update: I talked to my parents and showed them all your comments. They agreed to help with the FAFSA after I explained they could fill out their portion separately. We're going to sit down this weekend and get it submitted. Thanks everyone for the advice!
Wonderful news! Just make sure to submit before your state and school priority deadlines - many schools award institutional aid on a first-come, first-served basis. Good luck with your studies!
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did u try logging out and back in? sometimes the website glitches and shows errors that arent real. also try a different browser. chrome usually works better than safari for fafsa stuff
I've tried three different browsers and even my phone. Same error message each time. But thanks for the suggestion!
One more thing to check: make sure you're on the legitimate studentaid.gov website. There are unfortunately some scam sites that look very similar to the official FAFSA site. The official site will have a .gov domain and a secure connection (https). If you've been using a bookmark, try accessing the site directly by typing studentaid.gov in your browser to ensure you're on the correct site.
Thank you - I am definitely on studentaid.gov. I just tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and got connected to an agent in about 10 minutes! They found the problem - apparently my Social Security number was correct, but they had my birth year wrong in their system (off by 1 digit). The agent fixed it immediately and my FAFSA submission went through! Such a relief.
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Quick question - once u download it, does the PDF have all the info scholarships need? Or do u have to get additional stuff?
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Emma Wilson
•The PDF includes your calculated SAI amount, FAFSA submission date, confirmation number, and basic household information. This is typically all scholarship committees need to verify your financial need status. However, some scholarships may request additional documentation like the CSS Profile or your college financial aid letter showing the complete aid package you've been offered.
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Javier Torres
whyd they change everything from efc to sai anyway?? so confusing
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Malik Johnson
•They changed from EFC (Expected Family Contribution) to SAI (Student Aid Index) as part of the FAFSA Simplification Act. The new SAI is supposed to better reflect a student's financial situation and eligibility for aid. The calculation method is different and generally more generous for many students. The name change was also meant to clarify that it's an eligibility index for aid rather than what families are actually expected to pay, which was a common misunderstanding with the old EFC term.
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