FAFSA form says 'Processed' but no SAI calculation - stuck for 4 weeks

Same boat! I submitted mine on March 10th and STILL nothing beyond 'Processed'. No SAI score, nothing sent to my schools. This new FAFSA system is a complete disaster. I called the Federal Student Aid hotline THREE times and got disconnected each time after waiting 1+ hours. My community college's financial aid deadline is May 1st and I'm panicking that I'll miss out on grants.

The new FAFSA rollout has been extremely problematic this year. "Processed" only means they've received your application - it doesn't mean they've calculated your SAI or sent information to your schools. Unfortunately, many students are experiencing 4-6 week delays AFTER the "Processed" status appears. I recommend taking screenshots of your submission date and status to show your school's financial aid office if you miss their deadline. Most schools are adjusting their deadlines because of these federal delays.

ur fine, everyone's is slow this yr. my roomate got his after like 6 weeks

Financial aid advisor here. You should know that many schools have extended their priority deadlines due to the FAFSA delays. I recommend taking these steps: 1. Email your school's financial aid office explaining your situation and include screenshots of your submission date and "Processed" status 2. Ask specifically if they've extended their priority deadline 3. Request that they place a note in your file that you submitted your FAFSA on time 4. Check if your school requires the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA (some private schools do) The Department of Education has acknowledged the delays and is working to speed things up, but you should definitely be proactive with your school.

After trying for DAYS to reach someone at Federal Student Aid about my stuck "Processed" status, I finally found a service called Claimyr that got me through to a live agent in less than 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent told me that many applications are getting stuck in a verification queue even when they haven't been officially selected for verification. She manually moved my application forward and I got my SAI calculation 2 days later. Worth checking out if you're still stuck in a week - claimyr.com

My daughter's FAFSA showed "Processed" for exactly 31 days before her SAI suddenly appeared. The most frustrating part was that we had no idea if there was a problem or if it was just the normal wait time. We ended up submitting an appeal to her top choice school explaining the delay was on the federal side. Most schools understand this is happening to everyone this year and are being flexible with their internal deadlines. Hang in there!

UPDATE: I just checked my account after seeing this thread and MY SAI FINALLY SHOWED UP!!! It took exactly 39 days from "Processed" to getting the calculation. So don't lose hope!

One important tip: While waiting for your SAI calculation, make sure you've completed any other required financial aid steps. Many schools require additional institutional forms, CSS Profile (for private colleges), or verification documents BEYOND the FAFSA. Check your school's financial aid portal or website for their specific requirements. Also, if you're a dependent student, make sure your parent/contributor has also signed the FAFSA form - this is a common reason for silent delays.

the old fasfa was so much better!!!!! my brothers got there fafsa done in like 2 weeks last year and now mine is taking FOREVER! this is so stupid!!!!

UPDATE: I finally got my SAI calculation yesterday! It took exactly 33 days after the "Processed" status appeared. I immediately contacted my school's financial aid office and they confirmed they received my information. They also told me they've extended their priority deadline by 3 weeks because of all the FAFSA delays, so I'm still good! Thanks everyone for your advice and support through this stressful waiting period.

Congratulations Miguel! It's so relieving to hear success stories like yours. I'm actually in a similar situation - submitted my FAFSA on March 15th and still waiting for my SAI calculation. This thread has been incredibly helpful in understanding that the delays are widespread and not just affecting me. I'm definitely going to follow the advice about taking screenshots and contacting my school's financial aid office proactively. It's frustrating that the new system is causing so much stress during an already stressful time, but knowing that schools are being understanding and extending deadlines gives me hope. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice!