FAFSA SAI score delay - submitted Dec 22, still waiting?

Ya ive been waiting since Dec 19 and still nothing. The website says 3-5 days for processing but clearly thats BS. I think they're just super backed up this yr with all the new changes.

The processing time for the 2025-2026 FAFSA is significantly longer than previous years due to the FAFSA Simplification Act changes. Most applications are taking 4-6 weeks minimum to process right now, with some taking up to 8 weeks. Don't worry too much about your school's priority deadline - most financial aid offices are aware of the federal delays and are adjusting their internal timelines accordingly. You should contact your school's financial aid office directly to let them know you've submitted, and they can make a note in your file.

I just got my SAI yesterday after submitting on December 18th, so it took exactly 4 weeks. From what I've heard, they're processing in batches rather than continuously, which is why some people get results faster than others even if they submitted later. One thing to check - make sure your email settings have studentaid.gov as an approved sender, as some notifications are getting filtered to spam/junk folders.

I've been dealing with FAFSA delays for the past month and was getting desperate because I needed my SAI for scholarship applications. After trying to call for days and getting nowhere, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to a FAFSA agent in about 12 minutes instead of the usual hours-long wait. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent told me there was actually a small error on my form that was causing the delay (my parent's birthdate was entered wrong). They fixed it right away and my SAI came through 2 days later. Might be worth a try if you're on a tight deadline.

Every1 needs 2 chill lol. This happens EVERY year with FAFSA. Yes its taking longer but ur schools know this. My sister works in finaid and says theyre extending ALL deadlines by like a month minimum. Just wait it out.

For those concerned about deadlines, I recommend three steps: 1. Email your school's financial aid office with your FAFSA confirmation number and submission date 2. Take screenshots of your FAFSA submission confirmation page 3. Check the school's financial aid website or call them directly about adjusted deadlines Most institutions understand the unprecedented delays this year and are being flexible. However, you should still document everything and be proactive in communicating with your school. The Department of Education has also advised schools to be accommodating with their priority deadlines for the 2025-2026 cycle specifically because of these processing delays.

Has anyone actually gotten through on FSA's phone line lately???? I've tried 6 DIFFERENT TIMES this week alone and I can't get a human!!!! Either the call disconnects or the automated system tells me the wait is over 2 hours. This is absolutely RIDICULOUS!!!