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Yara Sayegh
When I did this for my twins (2024-2025 cycle), I found it MUCH easier to complete one application fully before starting the second. The system does technically allow you to work on multiple applications, but I got confused switching between them. Create your FSA ID now, then when you receive the first invitation, complete that application entirely. Then move on to the second twin's application. Outside scholarships are reported on each student's individual portion, not the parent contribution section.
Miguel Ortiz
•That's correct about scholarships. Outside scholarships are reported in the student section, not the parent portion. Each student's individual circumstances (scholarships, work income, etc.) are handled separately, while the parental financial information should be identical for both applications.
StarSeeker
forgot to mention - make sure u use EXACTLY the same spelling of ur name, address, etc on both applications!! my friend's twins got flagged for verification because she put "Street" on one form and "St" on the other and it took months to resolve!!
Omg I would have totally made that kind of mistake! Thank you for the warning - I'll be super careful about consistency.
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Zoey Bianchi
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?
Daniel Price
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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Emma Wilson
Thanks everyone for the helpful info! I just called the culinary school, and they ARE on the TOPS eligible list (it's connected to a community college). The financial aid office also confirmed their priority deadline is February 15, 2025. So our plan now is: 1. Complete FAFSA as soon as it opens December 1 2. Set up the Louisiana Award System account 3. Verify with her high school that they'll submit all TOPS requirements 4. Double-check everything for accuracy to avoid verification delays Am I missing anything else?
QuantumLeap
•That's an excellent plan! The only other thing I'd add is to check if the culinary program requires any program-specific scholarship applications. Many culinary schools have industry-sponsored scholarships that require separate applications. Also, start gathering your 2023 tax documents now so you're ready when the FAFSA opens.
ShadowHunter
My nephew did the TOPS thing and it was a DISASTER. They kept changing requirements and he lost funding after freshman year. Don't count on it staying consistent for all 4 years. Make sure you have a backup plan!!!
This is important context - TOPS does have continuing eligibility requirements. After your daughter starts college, she must: - Maintain a 2.0 GPA at the end of her first academic year - Maintain a 2.5 GPA every year after that - Earn 24 credit hours each academic year - Be continuously enrolled full-time If she drops below these benchmarks, TOPS funding can be suspended or permanently lost. Many students don't realize how strict these requirements are, especially the credit hour requirements.
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Have you tried checking your application status online? Sometimes there are error codes or messages that can give you a clue about what's going wrong.
Sofia Perez
•I did check online, but everything looks normal on my end. That's what's so confusing about this whole thing!
Hmm, that is weird. Might be worth trying to submit a correction just to see if it kickstarts something in their system?
NebulaNomad
Not to freak you out, but make sure this isn't some kind of scam or identity theft situation. Double check that you're using the official FAFSA website (should end in .gov) and maybe run a credit check just to be safe.
Sofia Perez
•Oh geez, I hadn't even thought of that 😰 I'm pretty sure I used the right site, but I'll definitely double check. Thanks for the heads up!
Natasha Kuznetsova
I remember filling out my kid's FAFSA back in January and being completely confused by all the contributor stuff too. The old system was so much easier! I agree with checking that signatures section - it should clearly show you which signatures are missing. But seriously Department of Education should've done a better job explaining these changes!!
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Zainab Omar
Update: We figured it out! My son's father created his FSA ID last night (took about 15 minutes) and then signed in to complete his signature. This morning I got an email saying the FAFSA has been processed! Our SAI is showing now and everything looks correct. I'm still annoyed they didn't make this clearer anywhere in the instructions, but at least it's resolved. Thanks everyone for your help - you saved us from potentially losing thousands in financial aid!
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Connor Murphy
•That's great news! Glad you got it resolved before any deadlines passed. This seems to be a common issue this year with the new system. Make sure your son's selected schools have received the updated FAFSA (they should within a week).
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Yara Sayegh
•awesome!! so glad it worked out. the new system is the WORST but at least u figured it out!
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