FAFSA says 'processed' but can't add ASU school code - need urgent help!

I had this exact same issue last week! Even though your FAFSA shows as 'Processed,' you can still make corrections including adding schools. Don't look under 'My Activity' - that just shows you the status. Instead, click on the 'Apply for Aid' tab at the top of studentaid.gov, then select 'Manage My FAFSA.' From there, you should see an option to 'Make FAFSA Corrections' which will let you add ASU's school code. I think it's 001081, but double-check that with the email they sent you.

same thing happnd to me but with NAU lol. the whole fafsa redesign is so confusing this year. i swear i added all my schools too but somehow they didnt get it

This is a common issue with the redesigned FAFSA for 2025-2026. To add schools after your FAFSA has been processed: 1. Log into studentaid.gov with your FSA ID 2. Go to the "Apply for Aid" section (not My Activity) 3. Select "Manage My FAFSA" 4. Choose "Make FAFSA Corrections" for your 2025-2026 form 5. Navigate to the "School Selection" section 6. Add ASU's federal school code (001081) 7. Submit the correction The system will process your correction and send the information to ASU, usually within 3-5 business days. Your SAI (Student Aid Index) calculation won't change when you add schools, so you don't need to worry about that part.

Not to scare you but be aware that ASU's priority deadline for the best financial aid packages was Feb 1st. Adding your FAFSA info now might affect what aid you get offered. Definitely follow up with their financial aid office after you add the school code to see if you need to submit any additional documents to be considered for institutional scholarships.

I'm having the EXACT opposite problem with the stupid FAFSA site. I added too many schools and now I can't remove some of them. The whole system is glitchy since they redesigned it. My daughter's SAI score is completely wrong too because they counted our retirement savings as available assets which is NOT supposed to happen. The whole process is a nightmare this year!

Have you tried calling Federal Student Aid directly? Sometimes the website is weird but they can help over the phone. I spent THREE HOURS on hold last month trying to fix an issue with my son's FAFSA where his social security number was showing as "not verified" even though we entered it correctly. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that holds your place in line and calls you back when an agent is available. Saved me from waiting on hold all day. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent was able to fix our issue in like 5 minutes once I actually got through to someone. They might be able to add the school code for you directly if the website correction option isn't working.

Just wanted to let you know that you should DOUBLE CHECK your SAI calculation after you add ASU. My daughter had an issue where her SAI somehow changed after adding a school (even though it shouldn't). This affected her aid eligibility at all the schools on her list. If you notice your SAI changes, submit a case review immediately!

UPDATE: I just tried using the correction process I described earlier today, and it seems like there's some maintenance happening on studentaid.gov. If you get an error message, try again tomorrow. Sometimes they do overnight updates to the system and it causes temporary glitches.

That's great news that you were able to add ASU's school code! Just as a heads up for anyone else reading this thread - even though you missed ASU's priority deadline, don't give up hope. Many schools have rolling admissions for financial aid, and you might still qualify for federal aid (Pell Grant, student loans) and some institutional scholarships. Also, make sure to check if ASU has any emergency or late-application funds available. Some schools set aside money specifically for students who run into FAFSA processing issues. Good luck with your financial aid package!