FAFSA application glitch - refund still not received after weeks. Help!

Ugh, FAFSA is such a pain! I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling their helpline? It took me forever to get through, but they were able to fix the glitch on their end.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ

Have you checked your school's financial aid office? Sometimes they can help push things through or at least give you more info about whats going on with your application.

OMG I'm dealing with the exact same thing rn! 😭 Its so frustrating. I've been waiting for my refund for over a month now. Let me know if you figure out how to fix it!

This might sound crazy, but have you tried reaching out to your local congressperson's office? They sometimes have staff dedicated to helping constituents with federal issues like FAFSA problems. Worth a shot if nothing else is working!

Here's what I've learned from dealing with FAFSA issues in the past: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and interactions with FAFSA and your school. 2. Be persistent. Sometimes you have to call multiple times to get someone who can actually help. 3. Check your FAFSA account online regularly. Sometimes there are updates or requests for additional info that don't get communicated well. 4. If you're really stuck, consider filing a complaint with the Federal Student Aid Ombudsman Group. They can sometimes intervene in tricky cases. 5. Don't forget to check your spam folder! Sometimes important emails end up there. 6. If all else fails, see if your school's financial aid office can offer any emergency assistance while you're waiting for the FAFSA issue to be resolved. Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP. The system is frustrating, but you'll get through this.

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government bureaucracy 🤡 FAFSA's been a mess for years and it's only getting worse

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.

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.