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Did your daughter get accepted to both schools? Sometimes colleges won't finalize aid packages for students who are on waitlists or whose admission status isn't fully resolved.
Yes, she was accepted to both! Full admission to both the private college and our state university. That's why we're so confused about the delay with the full aid package.
One important note - many private colleges will match or improve their offers if you show them the financial aid package from your state school. Once you get the state university's full offer, you can use that as leverage with the private college. Just be sure to get everything in writing and follow up persistently. Also, don't forget to check if your student qualifies for any departmental scholarships from their intended major. Sometimes these aren't automatically included in the initial aid package and require separate applications.
That's excellent advice! Our state university already gave us their complete package, which includes some merit scholarships. I'll definitely mention that when I call the private college on Monday. And I'll ask about departmental scholarships too - she's planning to major in biology, so maybe there are science department funds.
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did u try filling out a new fafsa form completely??? that worked for my niece when she couldn't fix hers
This is actually not recommended. Submitting a new FAFSA when one is already on file creates a duplicate record that will trigger an automatic verification flag. This will delay processing by 3-4 weeks as the duplicate needs to be manually resolved by FSA staff. Always try to correct the existing application rather than starting over.
UPDATE: IT WORKED!!! I used the Claimyr service that someone suggested and got through to an actual human in about 20 minutes. The FSA agent confirmed there was a processing lock because of the multiple correction attempts. They released the lock and told me to wait until tomorrow morning to submit my correction. THANK YOU ALL for the help!!!
Great to hear! Make sure to print or save a PDF copy of your corrected SAI once it processes. You should receive a new Student Aid Report (SAR) by email within 3-5 days, but having your own copy is important if there are any discrepancies between what you submitted and what your school receives.
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Once you receive the aid package, compare it carefully to other schools' offers. Sometimes schools with higher sticker prices actually offer better aid packages, making them cheaper in reality. Also, don't forget to check for: 1. Merit scholarships (separate from need-based aid) 2. Department-specific scholarships in your daughter's major 3. Outside scholarships through local organizations 4. Tuition payment plans to spread costs If there have been significant changes to your financial situation since you filed the FAFSA (job loss, medical expenses, etc.), you can request a professional judgment review at the financial aid office.
This is really helpful advice. We're going to start researching outside scholarships right away. I'm also going to prepare documentation of some medical expenses we had this year that weren't reflected in our tax return. Would that be something worth bringing up in an appeal?
After you get the aid package, you should schedule a meeting with a financial aid counselor at the school. They can explain exactly what's being offered and discuss options for covering any gap. Remember that the first package isn't always final - if you have competing offers from other schools, some institutions will adjust their packages to compete for top students.
this is good advice!! my daughters school adjusted her package by $5k when we showed them a better offer from another college!! def worth trying!!
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I remember when we had to mail paper FAFSA forms! The online system may be glitchy, but at least we don't have to wait weeks for the mail anymore. Anyway, to your question - yes, my wife added her signature after processing last month and everything went fine. Just make sure you're on a stable internet connection and don't use a mobile device.
Oh wow, I can't imagine having to mail everything in! Thanks for the advice about not using a mobile device - I was actually planning to use my iPad so I'm glad you mentioned that.
UPDATE: We successfully added my husband's signature this morning! I followed all your advice - used Chrome, cleared cache, took screenshots, and did it early in the morning (5:30 AM). The status now shows "Completed" and our SAI stayed the same. Thank you all for your help!
Great news! Glad everything worked out smoothly. Now that your FAFSA is complete, keep an eye on your student's college portals. Many schools will request additional verification documents even after a successful FAFSA submission. Around 30% of applications get selected for verification, so don't be alarmed if you get those requests.
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@profile4 the school that sent us full package was small private college in midwest. the bigger state schools r all still "processing" ugh
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Ryder Greene
@profile4 They told me "mid-April" but I don't trust any timeline anymore lol. Just waiting and checking the portal obsessively every day. So annoying!
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