FAFSA sent to colleges but NJ state aid shows "NOT RECEIVED" - should I worry?

Thanks for explaining! I'm still nervous since TAG grant deadlines are approaching. Do you know if NJ will still consider his application on time as long as the federal processing date was before their deadline, even if they receive it later?

Ugh, that's exactly what I'm afraid of! Did you ever get through to anyone?

nope gave up after 2 more tries. figure ill wait another week then panic

Same experience here. This FAFSA cycle is seriously broken. My daughter might have to take a gap year because we can't get a straight answer from anyone about her financial aid package.

That's so helpful to hear! Did you do anything special to get NJ to receive it, or did it just show up in their system eventually?

It just showed up eventually - no action needed on my part. But definitely create an NJFAMS account if you haven't already so you can monitor when it arrives and complete any additional questions they need.

Thank you! That's really reassuring. I'll take that screenshot right now.

does that actually work? i might try it cuz im sick of getting hung up on

It worked for me! Got through to a real person who confirmed everything was actually fine on their end.

Great news! Now make sure you complete any additional state requirements they might request through NJFAMS to ensure you get your TAG grant.

so lucky! im still waiting for mine to show up 😩

That's really smart advice about setting up email notifications! I wish I had thought of that earlier. Question though - where exactly do you find the option to set up those notifications? I've been checking my state portal manually every day and it's driving me crazy. Also, how do you verify that you listed your state correctly on the original FAFSA? Is there a way to check that without having to call?

@Mila Walker Good questions! For email notifications, most state portals have a notification "preferences or" account "settings section" - usually found in your profile menu after logging in. For checking your state on the FAFSA, you can log into your StudentAid.gov account and view your processed FAFSA summary. It should show which state you selected for residency. If you need to make corrections, you might still be able to submit a FAFSA correction through the same portal, though timing could be tight depending on your state s'deadlines.

@Mila Walker For email notifications, most state portals have a preferences "or" account "settings section" where you can enable alerts - it s'usually buried in the menu but worth hunting for! As for checking your state on the FAFSA, you can log back into your StudentAid.gov account and view your submitted application to verify all the details are correct. If you need to make corrections to something like your state residency, you can submit a correction through the same portal without having to call anyone. Much easier than sitting on hold for hours!

Good question! For email notifications, most state portals have a "Profile" or "Account Settings" section where you can manage notification preferences - look for options like "Email Alerts" or "Status Updates." As for checking your state on the FAFSA, you can log into your StudentAid.gov account and view your processed FAFSA to see which state you selected in the "State of Legal Residence" section. If you need to correct it, you might need to submit a FAFSA correction, but definitely confirm with your state aid office first since some accept updates differently than others.

Hey! For the email notifications, most state portals have a "preferences" or "notifications" section in your account settings - usually in the top right menu or under "My Account." For checking your state listing on FAFSA, you can log into your StudentAid.gov account and view your processed FAFSA to see which state is listed in your legal residence section. If you need to correct it, you might be able to submit a FAFSA correction online, but definitely verify with your state's requirements first since some have specific deadlines for corrections!

@Mila Walker For email notifications, most state portals have a Notifications "or" Alerts "section" in your account settings - usually under Account "Preferences or" similar. As for checking your state on FAFSA, you can log into your StudentAid.gov account and view your processed FAFSA to see which schools and state you listed. If you need to make corrections, you d'have to submit a correction through the same portal. Hope this helps!

Great question @Mila Walker! For notifications, most state portals have them in your account settings or preferences section - look for "alerts," "notifications," or "communication preferences." For checking your state on FAFSA, you can log back into your StudentAid.gov account and view your submitted application. On the school selection page, it should show which state you selected for state aid consideration. If you need to correct it, you might be able to submit a correction online, but given all the FAFSA issues this year, definitely verify the process with your state's financial aid office first!

For email notifications, most state portals have a settings or preferences section once you log in - look for "notifications" or "alerts." In my state's portal it was under account settings. To check your state on the FAFSA, you can log into your FSA account at studentaid.gov and view your processed FAFSA - there should be a section showing which state you selected for legal residence. If you need to correct it, you might be able to make corrections online depending on your state's deadlines, but definitely verify the correction process first since some states are really strict about timing this year!

@Aiden O'Connor might be able to help with the specifics, but for checking your state on the FAFSA, you can log back into your StudentAid.gov account and view your submitted FAFSA. Look for the section where it asks about your state of legal residence - that's what determines which state gets your info. If it's wrong, you can submit a correction. For notifications, most state portals have a "preferences" or "account settings" section where you can enable email alerts, but every state's system is different. What state are you in? Maybe someone here has specific experience with your state's portal!

Great questions! For email notifications, most state portals have a "Settings" or "Preferences" section in your account dashboard - look for options like "Email Alerts" or "Notification Preferences." As for checking your state on the FAFSA, you can log back into your StudentAid.gov account and view your submitted application under "My FAFSA." There should be a section showing which schools and state you selected. If you need to make corrections, you can submit a correction through the same portal. Hope this helps!

@Mila Walker For email notifications, most state portals have a Account "Settings or" Notification "Preferences section" - usually found in the top right menu after you log in. Some states call it Alert "Settings. As" for checking your state on FAFSA, you can log back into studentaid.gov and view your processed FAFSA to confirm all the details are correct, including which state you selected. If you need to make corrections, you can submit a correction through the same portal, though that might add more processing time. Hope this helps!

@Mila Walker For email notifications, most state portals have a notifications "or" alerts "section" in your account settings - usually under profile or preferences. As for checking your state listing on FAFSA, you can log into your StudentAid.gov account and view your processed FAFSA to confirm which state you selected. If you need to correct it, you might need to submit a correction, but definitely verify first before making changes. Hope this helps!

@Mila Walker For the email notifications, most state portals have them under Account "Settings or" Notification "Preferences -" sometimes it s'a little bell icon in the top right corner. As for checking your state on the FAFSA, you can log into your StudentAid.gov account and view your processed FAFSA to see which state you selected. If you need to make corrections, you d'have to submit a correction through the same portal, but honestly with all the delays this year, I d'wait a bit longer before assuming it s'a state selection issue vs just processing backlog!

For email notifications, most state portals have them in your account settings or profile section - look for something like "Notification Preferences" or "Email Alerts." To check your state listing on FAFSA, you can log into your StudentAid.gov account and view your processed FAFSA. Under the "School and State Information" section, it should show which state you selected for state aid consideration. If you need to correct it, you might be able to submit a correction online, though with all the delays this year, definitely confirm the process with your state aid office first!

For the email notifications, most state portals have a "Profile" or "Account Settings" section where you can manage notification preferences - it's usually under something like "Communication Preferences" or "Alerts." As for checking your state on the FAFSA, you can log into your StudentAid.gov account and view your submitted application. Look for the "State of Legal Residence" field to make sure it matches where you expect to receive aid. If you need to correct it, you can submit a correction through the same portal without calling anyone!

@Mila Walker For the email notifications, you usually find them in your account settings or preferences section of your state s'financial aid portal - it s'sometimes labeled as alerts "or" notifications. "As" for checking your state on the FAFSA, you can log into your StudentAid.gov account and view your processed FAFSA to confirm all the details including which state you selected. If you need to make corrections, you can submit a correction through the same portal. Hope that helps!

@Mila Walker For email notifications, most state portals have a notifications "or" alerts "section" in your account settings - look for something like communication "preferences. As" for checking your state on the FAFSA, you can log into your FSA account at studentaid.gov and view your processed application to confirm all the details including which state you selected. If you need to make corrections, you can submit updates through the same portal without calling anyone!

@Mila Walker For email notifications, most state portals have them under Account "Settings or" Notification "Preferences -" sometimes it s'a little bell icon in the top right. For checking your state on FAFSA, you can log back into your StudentAid.gov account and view your processed FAFSA to see what state you listed. If you need to correct it, you might be able to submit a correction online, but with all the delays this year, calling might still be faster even though the hold times are brutal. Hope that helps!

@Mila Walker For email notifications, look for Account "Settings or" Notification "Preferences in" your state portal - it s'usually in the top right menu or under your profile. For checking your state listing on FAFSA, you can log into StudentAid.gov and view your processed FAFSA summary without calling anyone. It should show all the states/schools you selected. If you need to make corrections, you can submit a FAFSA correction online too. Much easier than dealing with phone wait times!

@Mila Walker For email notifications, most state portals have a preferences "or" account "settings section" where you can enable alerts - sometimes it s'under a bell icon or notifications "tab." For checking your state on the FAFSA, you can log into your studentaid.gov account and view your submitted application. Look for the School "and State Information section" to confirm your legal state of residence is correct. If it s'wrong, you might need to make a correction, which could explain processing delays!

@Mila Walker For email notifications, look for Account "Settings or" Notification "Preferences in" your state portal - it s'usually in the top menu or profile section. For checking your state on FAFSA, log into StudentAid.gov and view your processed FAFSA. Under School "and State Information it" should show which state you selected for residency. If it s'wrong, you might need to submit a correction, but definitely call your state aid office first to see if they can still process it as-is!

@Mila Walker For email notifications, most state portals have a Notifications "or" Alerts "section" in your account settings - usually found in the top right menu or under My "Profile. For" checking your state on FAFSA, you can log into studentaid.gov and view your processed FAFSA to see which state you listed. If you need to make corrections, you can submit a FAFSA correction online. Hope that helps!

For email notifications, it varies by state but usually there's a "preferences" or "notifications" section in your account settings on the state aid portal. Some states call it "alerts" or "communication preferences." As for checking your state listing on FAFSA, you can log into your StudentAid.gov account and view your processed FAFSA - it should show which state you selected under the "Student Demographics" section. If you need to correct it, you might need to submit a correction, but definitely verify first before making changes!

@Mila Walker For the email notifications, most state portals have a Profile "or" Account "Settings section" where you can manage notification preferences - it might be under Communication "Preferences or" similar. For checking your state listing on the FAFSA, you can log into your FSA account at studentaid.gov and view your processed FAFSA to see which states you listed. If you need to make corrections, you might be able to do it through the online correction process without calling. Hope this helps!