How long should FAFSA data take to reach NJ FAMS for TAG grants?

In my experience working with students, FAFSA data usually transfers to NJ FAMS within 2-3 weeks, but this application cycle has been especially slow. Make sure you listed at least one NJ school on your FAFSA and that your NJ state residency information is correct. If it's been more than 4 weeks, I'd recommend contacting HESAA directly about your TAG grant status.

my daughters went thru this last yr. took almost 6 weeks for fafsa to hit njfams!! we thought we did something wrong but nope just slow. dont panic yet

I'm having the EXACT same issue!! Submitted FAFSA early February, got my SAI within a week, but NOTHING on NJ FAMS yet!! Called HESAA three times but can't get through - just endless hold music then disconnection. So frustrating! Has anyone actually managed to speak with someone there??

The data transfer from FAFSA to NJ FAMS typically takes 2-4 weeks under normal conditions. However, this year's processing is experiencing delays due to the FAFSA Simplification Act implementation. A few important points: 1. Verify your FAFSA shows "processed" not just "submitted" 2. Confirm your NJ state residency is properly indicated 3. Check that your NJFAMS account is linked to your correct FAFSA information 4. Ensure at least one NJ institution is listed on your FAFSA If it's been over 30 days, I recommend contacting HESAA at 609-584-4480 during business hours. They can manually check if your data is in their system but hasn't appeared on your portal yet.

The whole system is BROKEN!!! I applied in January and my daughter's info JUST showed up in NJFAMS this week. When I finally got someone on the phone they acted like this was NORMAL?!? Meanwhile her friends who applied later are already getting award letters. Makes NO SENSE. The incompetence is unbelievable!!

Anyone else notice that NJFAMS sometimes updates on weekends? My FAFSA data suddenly appeared on a Sunday morning after waiting for weeks. Maybe check again in a few days - it might just show up without warning.

Just a follow-up: have you verified that your NJFAMS record has your correct Social Security Number matching your FAFSA? Sometimes the systems don't link properly if there's even a single digit mismatch. This is a common issue when data isn't appearing despite being processed.

btw did u set up njfams account before doing fafsa? my nephew had problem where he did fafsa first then made njfams later and they never connected right. had to call to fix it

UPDATE: My FAFSA data FINALLY appeared in NJFAMS today - after 34 days! No explanation, no email notification, it just showed up. So for anyone reading this, it might take over a month despite what their website claims about "2-3 weeks processing time.

I'm in a similar situation! Submitted my FAFSA in early February and it's been processed for over 3 weeks now, but still nothing showing up in NJFAMS for my TAG grant. Reading through these responses is actually reassuring - sounds like delays of 4-6 weeks aren't uncommon this year. I'm going to wait until I hit the 30-day mark like Hunter suggested before calling HESAA. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's helpful to know I'm not the only one dealing with this frustrating wait!

I'm going through the exact same thing! Filed my FAFSA in mid-February, got my SAI confirmation within days, but my NJFAMS portal is still completely blank for TAG eligibility. It's been about 4 weeks now and I was starting to panic thinking I messed something up. Reading everyone's experiences here is actually really comforting - seems like 4-6 week delays are pretty normal this cycle. I had no idea the FAFSA Simplification Act was causing all these processing delays. Going to follow the advice here and wait until I hit the 30-day processed mark before calling HESAA. Really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines and tips!

I'm a new community member dealing with this exact issue! Submitted my FAFSA in late February, got processed confirmation about 3 weeks ago, but my NJFAMS portal is still showing no TAG information. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea these 4-6 week delays were so common this year due to the FAFSA Simplification Act changes. It's honestly such a relief to know I'm not alone in this frustrating waiting period! I'm going to follow the advice here about waiting until the 30-day processed mark before contacting HESAA, and I'll definitely start checking my NJFAMS account on weekends too after Jade's tip about weekend updates. Thanks to everyone for sharing your timelines and experiences - this community support makes the stress much more manageable!

I'm new to this community and experiencing the exact same frustrating situation! Filed my FAFSA in early March, received my SAI confirmation about 2 weeks ago, but my NJFAMS portal is completely empty regarding my TAG grant status. I was really starting to worry that I had made some mistake in my application, but reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a huge relief! It's clear that these 4-6 week processing delays are unfortunately the new normal this year due to the FAFSA Simplification Act implementation. I really appreciate all the practical advice shared here - especially the tip about checking NJFAMS on weekends (thanks Jade!), waiting until the 30-day processed mark before calling HESAA, and using that Claimyr service to potentially get through phone queues faster. It's so helpful to have realistic timelines from people who've actually been through this process. Caleb's update about his data finally appearing after 34 days gives me hope that mine will show up soon too. Thank you all for creating such a supportive space - it makes this stressful waiting period so much more manageable knowing we're all in this together!

I'm a new member here and facing the exact same issue! Submitted my FAFSA in mid-February, got my SAI processed about 3.5 weeks ago, but my NJFAMS portal is still completely blank for TAG status. I was really starting to panic thinking I'd messed something up, but this entire thread has been so incredibly reassuring! It's amazing to see that these 4-6 week delays are apparently the norm this year due to the FAFSA Simplification Act changes. I had no idea that was even a factor. All the advice here is so practical - I'm definitely going to start checking NJFAMS on weekends (great tip, Jade!), wait until I hit that 30-day processed mark before calling HESAA, and I might even try that Claimyr service if I need to get through to them. Seeing Caleb's update about his data finally appearing after 34 days gives me real hope that mine will show up soon too. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and creating such a supportive environment - it makes this stressful waiting game so much more bearable knowing we're all going through this together!