FAFSA correction notification missing - will studentaid.gov show what needs fixing?

We had to fix my daughter's FAFSA bc we forgot to sign it (facepalm) and yes the dashboard definitely showed a big notification when we logged in. It was pretty obvious something needed fixing - had a warning symbol and everything. If you're not seeing anything like that, it's probably fine. How long has it been since submission?

When there's a correction needed, you should see it in both places - email notification AND on the dashboard when you log in. The dashboard will show a clear alert with a link to the specific section that needs correction. If you're not seeing anything, it's likely still processing. The system is taking 10-14 days just to process applications this year with the new SAI calculations. I wouldn't worry yet, but make sure your email filters aren't sending FAFSA messages to spam.

omg my sons fafsa took FOREVER to process!! seriously like almost 3 weeks before we got the little email saying it was done! the system is SO SLOW this year its ridiculous

For what it's worth, our experience with corrections was very clear. My daughter needed to update her contributor information for her FAFSA, and when we logged in, there was a big yellow alert box at the top of the dashboard that said exactly what needed to be fixed. It also sent an email to both her account and mine (as the contributor). However, the initial processing time was much longer than in previous years - almost 3 weeks before we got the first confirmation email that it was processed successfully. The system is definitely struggling with the new SAI calculations and backend changes.

they dont send emails anymore!!! my frends kid never got ANY emails and had to check the website everyday. the new system is garbage!!!!

Financial aid advisor here - the new FAFSA has been challenging, but there are some consistent patterns. If corrections are needed, you'll see a notification in the account dashboard with specific flags on which sections need attention. Processing times are indeed much longer (10-21 days typically). If you want to verify everything is on track, you have a few options: 1. Wait for the full processing time (2-3 weeks currently) 2. Check the FAFSA status tracker in the account 3. Contact Federal Student Aid directly For option #3, I've had several students successfully use Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to FSA agents quickly instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent can tell you if there are any issues flagged in their system that aren't showing up on your dashboard yet.

I've been through this nightmare THREE TIMES now with my twin daughters' FAFSAs. Here's what I learned: 1. The website WILL show you what needs correction when you log in - big yellow banner, can't miss it 2. Sometimes the emails get delayed by DAYS after the website updates 3. The processing time is INSANE compared to previous years 4. If any parent/contributor info changes, you'll go back to waiting another 2 weeks The most frustrating thing is schools can't even see the FAFSA in their systems until it fully processes. My daughter nearly lost her scholarship because of these delays! I'm SO OVER the new FAFSA changes!!!

Just to add one more data point - the FAFSA processing time varies depending on what you reported. For families with straightforward income (W-2 only, no business income) using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, processing is faster. If you have business income, rental properties, or manually entered tax data, it takes much longer because it goes through additional verification steps. This might explain why some people see 1 week processing while others wait 3+ weeks.

my son finly got his SAI score yesterday and it was WAYY higher than expected!! like $7000 more than the old EFC calculation would have been!! anyone else seeing huge differences with the new formula???

Update us when you finally hear back! I'm curious how long it actually takes for you. And definitely check spam folders - my daughter's confirmation went to her promotions tab in Gmail and she almost missed it.