FAFSA corrections processed but still stuck in 'waiting' status - normal?

This just happened to me last month! My corrections sat in processing for like 10 days before anything changed. Apparently it's taking longer this year because of all the FAFSA changes. When I called FSA, they said as long as you got the confirmation that corrections were received, you just have to wait. Super frustrating but seems normal from what I heard.

Unfortunately, FAFSA correction processing times can vary quite a bit this year with the new system. The official timeframe they're giving is 7-10 business days, but I've seen it take up to 2 weeks for some students. A few things to know: 1. Make sure your corrections were actually submitted (sounds like you got confirmation) 2. Double-check that you didn't leave any required fields blank 3. If it's been more than 10 business days, then it's worth contacting them You can also ask your school's financial aid office if they can see your corrections in their system yet - sometimes they can see it before the status updates on your end.

UGGH the new FAFSA system is a NIGHTMARE!!! I made corrections over a month ago and it took TWENTYONE DAYS to process!!!! This is ridiculous when we have deadlines to meet. I ended up missing priority deadline for one school because of this garbage system. When I finally got thru to someone, they just said "the system is experiencing delays" - NO KIDDING!!! 😡

The processing time for FAFSA corrections depends on what you corrected: - Basic corrections (adding schools, fixing typos): Usually 3-7 business days - Income/tax corrections: Typically 7-10 business days - Dependency status changes: Can take 10-14 business days If you've only added schools and made minor income adjustments, you should see movement within a week. For priority deadlines, most schools actually understand these processing delays and will work with you if you contact their financial aid office directly to let them know corrections are in process.

I had this problem trying to reach them about my stalled corrections. Kept getting disconnected or waiting forever. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to a live person at FSA. They have this service that holds your place in line and calls you when an agent is available. You can see how it works in their demo video: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ Agents can sometimes push corrections through faster if you have urgent deadlines, but they needed documentation from me for the specific correction I made. Worth a call if your deadlines are close.

Just to add - make sure you're logging in correctly to see the status! My friend thought her corrections were still processing because she was checking the wrong tab. On studentaid.gov, go to "My FAFSA" then click on "View or Print your FAFSA" to see the most updated version. The main dashboard sometimes doesn't update correctly with the actual status.

same thing happened 2 me, took like 14 days but finally went thru. the new SAI formula is super complicated so i think thats y its taking longer this year. did u make big changes or just add schools?

Update on my situation - my corrections finally processed after 12 days total, and I noticed something weird. The first school I added showed up in my account right away, but the other two took an extra day to appear. So you might want to check again in 24 hours after you first see movement in your account.

This whole 2025-2026 FAFSA rollout has been a mess! My nephew's corrections took 2 weeks, my daughter's took 9 days, and my corrections took 4 days. There's ZERO consistency. The financial aid officers at my daughter's college said they're all struggling with the new system too and getting very little guidance from the Dept of Education.