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wait does anyone know if you have to fill out fasfa again for summer classes? my advisor never mentioned it but now im worried i should have done another application for summer term
For summer classes, you typically use the same FAFSA you submitted for the academic year. So if you're taking Summer 2025 classes, you'd use the 2024-2025 FAFSA you already completed. However, many schools require a separate summer aid application form through their financial aid office. This isn't another FAFSA, but rather a school form indicating you want some of your annual aid allocated to summer courses. Check your school's financial aid website for a "Summer Aid Application" or call them directly to ask about the process.
Update: I called the financial aid office this morning and they confirmed they received our FAFSA data but said they're processing returning students in late March/early April. The woman I spoke with was really helpful and suggested I should check my son's portal next week as they're uploading aid packages in batches. She also mentioned his CSS Profile was still needed (which I completed yesterday after the earlier comment reminded me!). Thanks everyone for the advice - I feel much better knowing where we stand in the process.
Great news! The CSS Profile submission should help move things along. One tip - make sure your son checks his student email regularly. Many schools communicate important financial aid notices there rather than to the parent, even when parents are helping pay the bills.
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We had a similar problem and figured out it was because my daughter's and my accounts got linked incorrectly. Call FSA directly at 1-800-433-3243 and explain the issue. They told us sometimes when you restart an application after deleting one, the system doesn't fully reset the parent-child relationship in their database. Only their tech team can fix this on the backend. Took us 4 calls to get someone who understood the issue though.
4 calls?? That's insane! Did you just keep calling until you got someone helpful? I'm wondering if I should just try the Claimyr service someone mentioned above to save time.
Yes, exactly. First 3 people just kept telling us to clear cache and try again. Super frustrating! I'd definitely try that service if you can. Wish I had known about it earlier. The fourth person immediately recognized the database linkage issue and escalated it. Fixed within 24 hours after that.
Thanks for sharing your experience - that's really helpful to know. I'll have my daughter try the alternative contributor method that the financial aid officer suggested first, and if that doesn't work, I'll definitely use Claimyr to get through to FSA. At this point, I just want this resolved before her deadline!
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anyone know if colleges accept aid appeals this late? my fafsa also got delayed and now the package i got isn't enough but idk if its too late to appeal
Most schools accept appeals throughout the year, especially if there are special circumstances or if information has changed since you submitted the FAFSA. Contact the financial aid office directly about their appeal process - it's usually just a form and some supporting documentation.
Based on what you've shared, this does sound like normal processing delays rather than something wrong with your FAFSA. The 2023-2024 FAFSA rollout has been particularly challenging with significant delays. In my experience working with families this year: - Some schools are taking 4-6 weeks to process corrected FAFSAs - Many schools are extending their financial aid deadlines in recognition of these delays - Financial aid offices are extremely overwhelmed with the backlog I still recommend calling, but approach the conversation with understanding that the staff are likely doing their best under difficult circumstances. Ask if they've extended deadlines due to FAFSA delays, and if they have a process for holding your daughter's place until the corrected FAFSA arrives.
Thank you for the reassurance! I'll definitely be understanding when I call. It helps knowing this is happening to lots of families and not just us.
Bethany Groves
Just wanna say I had 6 different FAFSA problems this year with my twins applications lol. The new system is so buggy! We got there eventually tho, hang in there
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Vincent Bimbach
•Thanks for the encouragement! It's comforting to know we're not alone in this confusion.
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Vincent Bimbach
UPDATE: Finally got through to FSA today (used that Claimyr service someone mentioned - worked great!) and they confirmed everything IS actually complete! The agent explained they've had issues with their email notification system not syncing properly with the processing system. She said as long as we can see the SAI number, we're good to go. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Sebastián Stevens
•Great news! This is exactly what many schools have been telling students. Make sure to keep an eye on your daughter's school portal for any school-specific requirements, as those are separate from the FAFSA process.
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Norah Quay
•I'm glad you checked anyway! Better safe than sorry with something this important!
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