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Melody Miles
Update: I just wanted to add that if this turns out to be related to CSS Profile vs FAFSA methodology differences, you can absolutely request an institutional methodology review. Many schools have appeal processes specifically for families who face significant differences between federal and institutional need analysis. Be prepared to explain any special circumstances (medical expenses, caring for relatives, recent job changes, etc.) that might not be captured in the formulas.
Thank you for this additional information! We do have some medical expenses for my mother who lives with us part-time that weren't included in the FAFSA. I'll definitely mention that during my call.
Adriana Cohn
After you talk to the financial aid office, make sure you get EVERYTHING in writing. When we were dealing with our SAI discrepancy, the person on the phone told us one thing, but then the official response was completely different. Document every call - who you spoke with, what they said, date and time. This helped us tremendously during our appeal process.
That's excellent advice - I'll definitely take detailed notes during the call and ask for written confirmation of anything they tell me. I really appreciate everyone's help with this!
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Did you try that Claimyr service I mentioned? Just wondering if it worked for you. It made such a difference for me after weeks of frustration.
Aaron Boston
•I'm trying it today actually! Just watched the demo video. I'll let you know how it goes, but at this point I just need to talk to someone who can fix this tax link issue before my son loses his chance at decent financial aid.
Adriana Cohn
Have you checked if your son's school has a FAFSA workshop or help session? Our local community college has been running them because of all the problems this year. They had financial aid advisors who could help navigate the system and even had a direct line to FSA.
Aaron Boston
•That's a good suggestion - I'll have him check with both his current high school counselor and the college he's planning to attend. Maybe they have some special assistance available for these FAFSA issues.
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Wait til you get to the part where you have to do entrance loan counseling and the Master Promissory Note... that's a whole other confusing process 🥴 The FAFSA itself is just the first step of like 10 steps
Oh great, more steps? 😠Is the loan counseling thing hard? How long does it take?
It's not super hard, just boring. Takes like 30-45 mins to click through all the screens. They basically explain how loans work, interest, repayment, etc. The MPN is faster, maybe 10 mins to fill out.
One more important thing: if your financial circumstances have changed significantly since you filed your 2023 tax information (which is what the 2025-2026 FAFSA uses), you can request a Professional Judgment review from your school's financial aid office. This is especially relevant if there's been: - Job loss or significant income reduction - Extraordinary medical expenses - Parent divorce or separation - Death of a parent/spouse - Natural disaster expenses This could potentially lower your SAI and increase your grant eligibility. Documentation will be required, but it can significantly improve your aid package in some situations.
That's really helpful to know. My mom actually lost her job recently, so this might apply to us. I'll ask about the Professional Judgment review when I finally get to talk to someone in the aid office.
Isabella Ferreira
The FASFA system is BROKEN! I tried going back to school last year and wasted weeks filling out their stupid forms only to be denied because my income from 2 years ago was too high. Nevermind that I'm making half that now! The whole system punishes adult learners who are trying to improve their situation. And good luck getting anyone on the phone to explain anything. Total nightmare.
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NebulaNomad
•I understand your frustration, but it sounds like you might not have been informed about the professional judgment process. When your current financial situation differs significantly from the tax year used on the FAFSA, you can request a review by your school's financial aid office. They have the authority to adjust your aid based on current circumstances. This is exactly designed for situations like yours where there's been a substantial change in income.
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Isabella Ferreira
•Well nobody told me that when I applied! The financial aid office just said "sorry, according to your FAFSA you don't qualify" and that was it. I couldn't afford to start without aid so I gave up. Maybe my school was just unhelpful but the whole experience left a really bad taste.
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Ravi Sharma
OP did u ever figure out how to create ur FSA ID? that was the hardest part for me lol
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Natasha Volkova
•Yes! I actually just created it about an hour ago. The website was pretty straightforward but I did have to verify my email and phone number which took a few minutes. Now I'm waiting until tomorrow to actually start the FAFSA since someone mentioned there might be a waiting period before I can use my new FSA ID.
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