Can I get FAFSA aid if I select 'none of the above' for foreign high school? Urgent with July 3rd classes

i had this exact problem last year!! the fafsa system is so stupid when it comes to international schools. i selected "none of the above" and still got my aid but it took like 3 extra weeks for processing 😩 you should call them ASAP to explain ur situation

You should be eligible for aid with 'none of the above' selected - this is a common issue for international students. The key is getting your verification processed quickly. FAFSA maintenance can last 24-48 hours, but corrections typically process in 3-5 business days in normal circumstances. Since your classes start July 3rd, I recommend: 1. Contact your school's financial aid office TOMORROW asking if they can process a provisional financial aid package while verification completes 2. Bring documentation of your foreign high school completion for them to review 3. Ask if they can put an urgent flag on your verification Many schools have contingency plans for these timing issues.

None of the' above for high school will not automatically disqualify you from aid, but it does trigger verification which'we re seeing take 2-3 weeks currently. Since your school offered to waive the high school requirement,'that s likely your fastest option. I would recommend: 1. Get written confirmation from your school about this waiver 2. Ask them to proceed with your financial aid package using this waiver 3. Follow up with documentation of your foreign high school directly to your college The FAFSA correction system should be back online within 24 hours, but even expedited corrections are taking 7-10 days minimum right now due to the new FAFSArollout.

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you might be overthinking this whole thing tbh. i didnt even graduate high school (got my GED) and i still got full financial aid. as long as your school is cool with it you should be fine. the verification stuff is annoying but your school can probably start processing your aid with a temporary status while the fafsa gets fixed.

I work in higher ed and deal with this issue frequently. Here's what you need to know: 1. FAFSA maintenance periods typically end within 24 hours, but sometimes extend to 48 hours during major updates. 2. The actual problem isn't selecting "none of the above" - it's that this selection triggers verification, which is currently taking 2-3 weeks due to the new FAFSA rollout. 3. Your school offering a waiver is EXCELLENT news. This means they can process your aid package using their institutional authority to waive the high school requirement verification. 4. You should immediately email your financial aid office requesting: - Written confirmation of the high school verification waiver - Request for a provisional aid package based on this waiver - Timeline for when you can expect your aid to disburse 5. Foreign high school credentials are perfectly valid for financial aid eligibility, but the FAFSA form simply doesn't handle them well. Your school's waiver is likely your fastest path to getting aid processed before July 3rd.

same thing happend to my roomate last semester!!!! he's from colombia and fafsa was a NIGHTMARE for him. his finacial aid didnt come through until 3 weeks after classes started but the school gave him some kind of emergency loan to cover until then. ask ur school about emergency funding options!!!!

Update: Just checked the FSA website and today's maintenance is scheduled to end at midnight Eastern time. So you should be able to make corrections tomorrow. However, I still recommend pursuing the school waiver as your fastest option, as FAFSA corrections are taking 7-10 days minimum to process right now.