FAFSA shows 'processed' but SAI can't be calculated - no errors listed anywhere?

I had the exact same issue with my son's application last week! It's super frustrating. After some digging, I found that there was an issue with how our tax information was transferred from the IRS. Even though it said it transferred successfully, something was mismatched. Try going back to the financial information section and manually entering your tax data instead of using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. That fixed it for us.

omg this happened to me too! so annoying. called like 20 times but kept getting disconnected

This is a common issue with the 2025-2026 FAFSA. The system sometimes flags a conflict even when there isn't one visible to you. There are actually several potential causes: 1. Tax information mismatch - as mentioned, the IRS Data Retrieval Tool sometimes creates conflicts 2. Name/SSN mismatch - Make sure your daughter's name exactly matches her Social Security card 3. Citizenship verification issue - The system might be trying to verify citizenship status 4. Household information conflicts - Check that household size and number in college makes sense The fastest way to resolve this is to call Federal Student Aid directly at 1-800-433-3243. Ask specifically for a "detailed error report" which shows errors not visible on the website. They can tell you exactly what's causing the SAI calculation failure.

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This same EXACT thing happened with my FAFSA too!! Except mine was actually because I accidentally clicked that I was going to file a tax extension, but then also entered tax information. So the system was confused because I indicated I hadn't filed yet but also provided filing data. The stupid part is that there was NO WAY to see this conflict on the website!!! I had to call FSA three different times before I got someone who actually knew what they were doing and could find the hidden error. Maybe check if you have any conflicting answers like that?

its a computer glitch happens all the time the fafsa website is terrible. just submit a correction even if you dont change anything. that usually kicks the system into fixing itself

Update: I finally got through to FSA this morning! The agent found the problem - apparently when I entered my daughter's high school, the system didn't properly record the completion date, so it thought she hadn't finished high school yet. The agent fixed it directly and said our SAI should be calculated within 3-5 business days. Thank you all for your help and suggestions!

Did anyone else notice that the whole FAFSA system has been a complete disaster since they "simplified" it? My cousin's daughter had her application stuck for MONTHS and almost lost her scholarship. The government can't do anything right!

I'm so glad you were able to get this resolved! Your situation is exactly why I always recommend keeping detailed notes about every step of the FAFSA process. For anyone else reading this thread who might be dealing with similar issues, here are some additional tips that have helped me and my friends: 1. Screenshot everything - your summary pages, error messages (or lack thereof), and any confirmation numbers 2. Try accessing your FAFSA at different times of day - sometimes the system shows different information during off-peak hours 3. If you're a parent contributor, make sure you're logged into the correct account when reviewing information 4. Double-check that your FSA ID is properly linked to your Social Security number The high school completion date issue you experienced is actually more common than people realize. I've seen it happen when students transfer schools or do dual enrollment. It's frustrating that these "hidden" errors aren't visible to us, but at least there's usually a solution once you can get through to someone who knows the system well enough to find them. Hope your daughter gets her aid package soon and everything works out for her college plans!