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Their probably just confusing their own internal policies with FAFSA requirements. I mean the financial aid office and admissions don't always talk to each other that well lol. Your brother passed the DOT physical so he's cleared to drive according to federal transportation guidelines. FAFSA only cares about $$$$ not medical stuff. The delay in processing is normal this time of year - my SAI score took almost a month to come through and I applied in February too.
That makes sense - it does seem like internal miscommunication. Glad to hear the processing delay is normal though, that's reassuring! He was worried something was wrong with his application.
UPDATE: Thank you everyone for your help! My brother called the Federal Student Aid Information Center directly and they confirmed his FAFSA application is processing normally with no issues or missing documentation. When he asked about any medical forms being required, the rep was confused and said they don't request that kind of documentation. He then went back to the school with this information, and after some back and forth, found out they were actually talking about a school-specific scholarship program for students with disabilities that requires additional documentation - NOT a FAFSA requirement! Just like some of you suggested! The miscommunication happened because he was talking to an admissions person who didn't understand financial aid very well. When he spoke with the actual financial aid office, they cleared everything up. His federal aid is processing normally and should be available soon. Such a relief!
So glad to hear this worked out! This is exactly why it's always best to go directly to the source (Federal Student Aid) rather than relying on secondhand information from school staff who might not be fully trained on all the details. Good luck to your brother with his CDL training!
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Did anyone check if the CSS Profile is required by the school? Some private colleges require BOTH the FAFSA and CSS Profile to award institutional aid. If you only filled out FAFSA, you might be missing out on school-specific grants and scholarships that could reduce what you need to borrow!!!
Oh no... I think we might have missed this. I vaguely remember seeing CSS Profile mentioned somewhere but thought it was just another name for FAFSA. We definitely didn't fill out a separate form. I'm going to check the school's financial aid website right now. Thank you for pointing this out!
One more thing to consider: your student can accept LESS than the full loan amount offered in the aid package. Many students make the mistake of taking all loans offered even if they don't need the full amount. Calculate exactly what you need after: 1. Any scholarships/grants 2. Your manageable contribution 3. Student work-study/job income 4. Payment plans Then only accept the minimum federal loans needed to cover the gap. You can always request the additional offered amount later in the semester if needed. This approach can save thousands in unnecessary interest later!
That's excellent advice! We definitely need to sit down and calculate exactly what we need rather than just accepting everything offered. And I didn't realize we could request additional amounts later if needed - that's good to know as a safety net. Thank you to everyone who replied! I feel so much better informed now. We're going to: 1. Appeal our SAI based on medical expenses and income change 2. Check if we need to complete the CSS Profile 3. Look into Parent PLUS loans for any remaining gap 4. See if the school offers a payment plan This forum has been incredibly helpful!
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i accepted my loans last semester but then got a scholarship later and didnt need them, financial aid office said i could just decline them after accepting no problem. but different schools probly have different policies
That's good to hear! I'm still waiting on a couple of scholarship decisions, so this flexibility would be really helpful.
About your work-study question - typically these positions are reserved exclusively for students with work-study awards, so yes, there is preference built into the system. You'll likely need to provide your financial aid award letter or some verification when applying. Many departments hire work-study students because the federal government subsidizes a portion of your wages (usually around 75%), making it cheaper for the department to hire you compared to regular student workers. This is why these positions are specifically reserved for work-study eligible students.
That makes sense about the subsidy! I think I'll compile a list of all departments that might need assistants and start reaching out before the semester even begins. Hoping to find something related to my major if possible.
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Final update: It worked! I waited about 36 hours after updating my FSA ID, and then my son sent a new invitation using my maiden name. This time it went through without any error messages. I was able to complete my contributor section, and now his FAFSA shows
Fatima Al-Mansour
My son is in the same boat with the reprocessing - 3 times now! What's really frustrating is that some schools already sent aid packages based on the OLD numbers and now aren't responding to our requests to reconsider with the new SAI. Has anyone successfully gotten a school to revise their offer after a FAFSA reprocessing?
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Liam Fitzgerald
•That's exactly what I'm worried about! Have you tried calling the financial aid offices directly? I'm wondering if email requests are just getting lost in the shuffle with how chaotic this year has been.
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Fatima Al-Mansour
•Yes, we've called three times! First time they said they'd look into it, second time they said they were waiting for the "final" FAFSA data, and third time they said they're overwhelmed with similar requests and to check the student portal for updates. It's maddening!
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PixelWarrior
To directly answer your original question - according to the Department of Education's latest communications, this May reprocessing should be the final systematic update. However, individual applications may still see updates if there are specific verification issues or corrections submitted. For anyone still waiting on aid packages: most schools are aware of these delays and many have extended their decision deadlines. Don't hesitate to contact financial aid offices directly to explain your situation. Document all communications in case you need to appeal later. For those who have already committed to a school but saw an SAI decrease: request a professional judgment review from your financial aid office, specifically citing the FAFSA reprocessing and your updated lower SAI figure.
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Thank you for this thorough explanation! We'll definitely be reaching out to the schools tomorrow. I'm glad to hear this should be the final update - the uncertainty has been incredibly stressful.
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