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BTW does anyone know if you get more financial aid for trade schools vs regular college? my younger son is trying to decide between community college or trade school for electrical work
The aid calculation through FAFSA is the same for both community colleges and accredited trade schools - your SAI will determine eligibility for Pell Grants and federal loans regardless of institution type. However, many trade schools have industry-specific scholarships that community colleges don't offer. I recommend your son check with specific electrical trade programs about their scholarship opportunities beyond federal aid.
Yara Nassar
UPDATE: I decided to try what @profile4 suggested and manually entered our tax info by selecting "unable to link to IRS" even though we technically could. It was a pain entering everything manually, but the system accepted it! Now it shows our application is complete, and we got a new email saying our SAI calculation is in process. Fingers crossed this finally works! Thanks everyone for your help and preventing me from giving up on my son's education over a stupid technical glitch.
That's fantastic news! The manual entry route isn't ideal but it does seem to be the most reliable workaround for this glitch. Your SAI should come through in about 3-5 days based on current processing times. And don't worry - manually entered tax information doesn't increase your chances of verification as long as the numbers match what's on your return.
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This is why we need comprehensive education reform. The whole system is a joke.
Olivia Kay
•Sir, this is a Wendy's
Very funny. But seriously, we're all just trying to get an education here. The hoops we have to jump through are ridiculous.
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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!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve student loan navigation challenges, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEMLC8ffM3M
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?
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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.
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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!!!
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Isabella Santos
•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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