FAFSA 5-day deadline warning after processing - will I lose my financial aid?

Don't panic yet! This is likely a notification about your SAI verification or additional documentation request. When FAFSA processes your application, sometimes they flag it for verification and require additional documents within a specific timeframe. Log back in and check your 'To Do' list or messages section - there should be details about exactly what they need from you. Common requests include tax transcript verification, household size confirmation, or identity verification documents.

the same tihng happened to me last yr!! its probably verification. they always pick random ppl to verify their info. super annoying but u gotta do it or they will take away ur aid. dont wait till last minnit

This is a standard verification request. About 30% of FAFSA applications get selected for this process. The 5-day deadline is serious - if you miss it, your aid eligibility will be suspended. Here's what you need to do: 1. Download the verification form they requested 2. Gather your 2023 tax documents again (even if you already submitted them) 3. Complete all sections of the verification form 4. Submit everything through your school's financial aid portal, NOT studentaid.gov 5. Follow up with your school's financial aid office to confirm receipt The verification process is completely separate from your initial FAFSA submission, which is why you need to provide the same information again.

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The whole FAFSA system is RIDICULOUS. They make us jump through all these hoops for financial aid and then give us IMPOSSIBLE deadlines. 5 DAYS??? Not everyone can drop everything to deal with their nonsense verification requirements. I got selected for verification THREE YEARS IN A ROW even though nothing in my financial situation changed. It's like they're trying to make people lose their aid on purpose!!!

Did u check ur SAI score? Sometimes that 5 day warning is actually telling u that ur eligibility has changed and they need u to confirm u saw it. When mine changed it made me acknowledge it within 5 days but didn't need any new documents.

my school sent me to collections last year cuz my verification took too long and financial aid didnt come thru before the tuition deadline!! make sure u talk to the billing office if ur aid isn't processed by the payment deadline!!

Quick update on verification timing - most schools process verification documents within 2-3 weeks, but it can take longer during peak periods (which we're in right now). Call your school's financial aid office and explain your situation with the tuition deadline. Most schools have a process to place a temporary hold on your account while verification is being processed. They don't want to lose students over processing delays, so they're usually willing to work with you on this.