FAFSA correction started automatically - should I remove myself from correction?

same thing on mine!!! its been like this for like 2 weeks and idk what to do either. did u try clicking remove from correction? im scared to touch anything bc i dont wanna mess up my whole application

I haven't clicked it yet! That's exactly my worry too - what if removing myself somehow cancels my whole application?? The FAFSA system is so glitchy this year.

This is a known issue with the 2025-2026 FAFSA portal. The \

Thank you for explaining! I'm going to try removing myself from the correction right now. For the contributor part - I definitely sent the invite to my mom weeks ago but she swears she completed everything. Should she check her email again or is there some way to resend the invite?

Your mom should double-check if she fully submitted her portion. Sometimes contributors think they've completed everything but missed clicking the final submission button. \n\nTo verify her status or resend the invite:\n1. Go to the Contributors section\n2. Click on her name\n3. You should see an option to \

The same exact thing happend to me but i DID hit remove from correction and now my entire application status says \

Try using Claimyr to skip the FAFSA hold times. I was dealing with the same correction glitch and spent days trying to reach someone. Then I found claimyr.com which got me through to an actual FSA agent in about 10 minutes. They have a video demo of how it works here: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ - seriously saved me hours of frustration and the agent was able to clear the glitch on my account right away.

I work in a financial aid office, and we've seen this issue quite frequently with the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here's what's happening:\n\nThe \

Thank you for the detailed explanation! I just clicked \

i just tried removing myself from correction too and mine also switched to processing!!!! finally some progress lol. now waiting on my dad to do his part 🙄 he keeps saying he did it but obviously not

The whole FAFSA system is GARBAGE this year!!! I've had nothing but problems since day 1. First the website crashed when I tried to create my FSA ID, then my parent's tax info wouldn't import correctly, now this correction nonsense. How are they expecting students to get financial aid when they can't even make a working website?? And don't get me started on trying to call them - I was on hold for TWO HOURS yesterday before getting disconnected.

I had the exact same issue with the correction status and contributor invite! What worked for me was 1) clicking remove from correction 2) making sure my mom used the EXACT same email address that I sent the invitation to when creating her FSA ID. Apparently if there's even a slight mismatch between the email I entered and the one she used for her FSA ID, the system gets confused. My application was processed within 3 days after fixing both issues. Hope this helps anyone still struggling!

Guys I'm freaking out. I just removed myself from correction, but now my whole application says

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THANK YOU!! I found a message asking for my 2023 tax transcript. Didn't even see that before. Uploading it now!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm dealing with the exact same "FAFSA Correction Started" issue that appeared out of nowhere. Based on what everyone is sharing, it sounds like this is definitely a system glitch and not something we actually did wrong. I'm going to try removing myself from the correction like Lucas and Sophie did. Quick question for @Logan Chiang - you mentioned that sometimes there are additional verification documents requested after removing from correction. Where exactly should we look for those messages? Is it in the main FAFSA dashboard or somewhere else? I want to make sure I don't miss anything like Anita almost did with her tax transcript request. Also wanted to say thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - it's so reassuring to know we're not alone in this mess of a FAFSA year!

I'm in the exact same boat as everyone else! That phantom "FAFSA Correction Started" status has been haunting my account for weeks now. Reading through all your experiences really helps - I was so worried I had somehow messed something up without realizing it. I'm definitely going to follow the advice here and click "remove myself from correction" since it sounds like that's what got most of you back to processing status. It's ridiculous that we have to deal with these system glitches when we're already stressed enough about getting financial aid sorted out. Has anyone who successfully removed themselves from correction seen their SAI calculated yet? I'm curious how long the processing takes after you get past this hurdle. Also crossing my fingers that my parents don't run into any contributor issues like some of you mentioned!

Just wanted to give everyone an update - I finally bit the bullet and clicked "remove myself from correction" after reading all your experiences here. You were all right! My status changed to "processing" within about 2 hours and I can already see some progress on my application. For anyone still hesitating like I was - this really does seem to be a widespread system glitch and not something we caused. The fact that so many people are experiencing the exact same phantom "FAFSA Correction Started" status that appeared out of nowhere is pretty clear evidence it's on their end. @Logan Chiang thanks for the professional insight - it's really helpful to hear from someone who works in financial aid and can confirm this is a known issue. I was getting so stressed thinking I had somehow messed up my application without realizing it. Now I just need to make sure my dad actually completed his contributor portion (he swears he did but we all know how that goes lol). Fingers crossed I'll have my SAI calculated soon!

This thread has been SO helpful - I was literally losing sleep over that same phantom "FAFSA Correction Started" status! Mine appeared around the same time as everyone else's (early May) and I've been too scared to touch anything. Reading all your updates has given me the confidence to finally click "remove myself from correction." It's clear this is a widespread system glitch and not something we did wrong. The fact that so many people are seeing the exact same issue with the exact same date is pretty telling. @Logan Chiang your professional insight really helped ease my anxiety about this whole situation. And @Miles Hammonds that tip about making sure the contributor email addresses match exactly is something I hadn't thought of - definitely going to double-check that with my parents. Going to remove myself from correction right now and then keep checking for any verification requests over the next few days. Fingers crossed I can finally get my SAI calculated and move forward with my financial aid applications. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community has been a lifesaver during this stressful FAFSA year!

Wow, I'm so relieved to find this thread! I've been dealing with the exact same "FAFSA Correction Started" phantom status since early May and have been too nervous to do anything about it. Reading everyone's experiences makes it clear this is definitely a system-wide glitch and not something we caused. I'm going to follow the advice here and click "remove myself from correction" right now. It's reassuring to see that so many of you successfully got your status changed to processing after doing this. The consistency of everyone's experiences really proves this is a FAFSA technical issue. @Logan Chiang thank you so much for the professional insight - it really helps to have confirmation from someone who works in financial aid that this is a known problem. And @Miles Hammonds that email matching tip is super helpful, I'm definitely going to verify that with my parents. I'll make sure to check back regularly for any verification requests that might pop up after removing the phantom correction. Fingers crossed I can finally get my SAI calculated and move forward with my aid applications. This whole FAFSA year has been such a mess but at least we're all figuring it out together!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue! That phantom "FAFSA Correction Started" status showed up on my account around the same time as everyone else (early May) and I've been so confused about it. I definitely never started any correction myself, so it's such a relief to read that this is a widespread system glitch and not something we did wrong. Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly helpful - it's clear that clicking "remove myself from correction" is the way to go. I was hesitant before because I didn't want to mess up my application, but seeing so many success stories here gives me confidence to finally do it. @Logan Chiang thank you for the professional insight! It really helps to know this is a recognized issue from someone who works in financial aid. And @Miles Hammonds that tip about email addresses matching exactly is something I need to double-check with my parents. Going to remove myself from correction right now and then keep an eye out for any verification requests over the next few days. Hopefully I'll finally be able to get my SAI calculated and move forward with my aid applications. Thanks everyone for sharing - this thread has been such a lifesaver during what's been a really stressful FAFSA year!