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I fild my borrower defense last year and still waiting... good luck with the wait its KILLING ME!!!!
Ugh, that's frustrating. How long have you been waiting exactly? Did you get any updates at all during the process?
One thing nobody mentioned - make copies of EVERYTHING before you submit. My friend lost all her documentation when her computer crashed and had to start over. I keep copies in 3 places (computer, cloud, and printed). Also, be prepared for a LONG wait. The Dept of Ed is severely backlogged with these applications.
That's great advice about the backups! I'll definitely do that. I'm planning to keep a binder with all the printed materials too just to be safe.
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For the spouse info page glitch - I actually remembered one more thing that might help. When we had this issue, we also tried using the mobile app version instead of the website. For some reason the app worked when the website kept glitching. Worth a try if the browser switch doesn't help!
I didn't even know there was a mobile app! I'll definitely download that and give it a try. Really appreciate the suggestion!
Regarding the FAFSA technical issue, if all the browser solutions and app attempts fail, I strongly recommend requesting what's called a "FAFSA Reset" when you finally reach someone at Federal Student Aid. This is where they administratively reset certain sections of your application without losing all your data. It's not widely advertised but can resolve persistent section glitches. Also, for documentation of the upcoming layoff for your Professional Judgment reviews, you'll typically need: 1. Official layoff notice on company letterhead 2. Last 2-3 pay stubs before notification 3. Statement of unemployment benefits eligibility 4. Brief narrative explaining your single-income household situation 5. Monthly budget projection as mentioned earlier Each school has their own form, but having these documents ready will speed up the process significantly.
Thank you for the specific document list! I hadn't heard of a "FAFSA Reset" option either. I'll definitely ask about that specifically when I finally reach someone. This is so helpful.
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UPDATE: We got it figured out! My son had to specifically invite me as a contributor from his account - we completely missed that step. Once he sent the invitation, I got an email with a link to complete my portion. Just submitted everything and got the confirmation. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great!! so glad you figured it out! the whole system is so unnecessarily complicated
Excellent! Glad to hear you got it resolved. This is definitely one of the most confusing parts of the new FAFSA system that many families are struggling with.
bro my mom had the EXACT same issue when we did our FAFSA last month!!! the new system is so stupid. we ended up having to make her a whole new FSA ID because the first one somehow got linked to my account wrong?? made no sense
The system is definitely glitchy. Sometimes clearing your browser cache and cookies can help too. I've seen several cases where the FSA IDs get cross-linked incorrectly and cause all sorts of weird problems.
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Have you gotten any info on how this affects Parent PLUS loan applications? My daughter's FAFSA finally processed but now I'm worried about the loan getting delayed too if my name doesn't match there as well...
Yes, the Parent PLUS loan application pulls from the same FSA ID system, so the name must match your official records with the Social Security Administration. If you've updated your FSA ID, wait about 3 business days before applying for the Parent PLUS loan to ensure the systems have synchronized. The credit check for the PLUS loan will be performed using the SSN and legal name on file.
lol the FAFSA is such a joke. spent 3 months fixing a "data mismatch" last yr just to get $900 in aid. waste of time. just take out private loans and save urself the headache tbh
While the process can be frustrating, I would strongly advise against skipping the FAFSA in favor of private loans. Federal student loans offer income-driven repayment plans, forgiveness options, and fixed interest rates that private loans typically don't provide. Many schools also require a completed FAFSA to access institutional scholarships, even if you don't qualify for federal grants. The average undergraduate receives over $9,000 in aid through the FAFSA, so the effort is usually worthwhile.
Eli Butler
Update: My form finally reappeared after exactly 3 days. No explanation, no notification, it just showed up again with a yellow alert about the missing signature. The whole system is completely unpredictable.
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Kaylee Cook
•Thank you for sharing! That gives me hope. I'm on day 2 of waiting.
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Kaylee Cook
UPDATE: The form reappeared this morning (about 40 hours after disappearing). There was a section at the bottom where my husband needed to re-sign with his FSA ID. After completing that step, we immediately got a confirmation email saying the FAFSA is now complete. What a stressful experience! Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance.
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Oliver Alexander
•Great to hear! Glad it worked out without having to call anyone. This year's FAFSA is definitely testing everyone's patience.
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