How to fix FAFSA errors while application is still processing?

ur best bet is to wait until it finishes processing then do a correction online. thats what i did when i realized i put my mom as married when shes actually divorced. the processing takes about 3-5 days usually

You actually CAN make corrections while it's still processing, but you need to speak directly with a Federal Student Aid agent. They can put a hold on your application processing while you submit corrections. I highly recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to someone quickly - they'll connect you to an FSA agent without waiting on hold for hours. Check out their video demo: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ. I was in a similar situation last month and got my corrections submitted before my SAI was calculated.

The previous advice about waiting until processing completes is incorrect. For income reporting errors, especially ones that could significantly impact your Student Aid Index (SAI), you should try to correct it immediately. Here's the proper process: 1. Call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 2. Explain that you submitted incorrect income information and need to request a processing hold 3. They can flag your application for review before the SAI calculation is finalized 4. Once flagged, log into studentaid.gov and submit corrections through the correction process This is especially important for income reporting errors like yours since it could affect your eligibility for need-based aid like Pell Grants.

I WENT THROUGH THIS EXACT THING!! I accidentally reported my income as $54k instead of $45k (dyslexia lol) and I panicked. Here's what happened: I DID wait until it processed (took 4 days) and then immediately submitted corrections. My schools DID see the wrong SAI first but I called all my schools' financial aid offices to explain and they were super understanding! They told me they would look at the corrected SAI when it came through. Just make sure you call each school after you submit corrections so they know to look for updated info.

everyone saying call the fafsa people but omg their phone system is THE WORST. i spent 3 days trying to get through. finally used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and got through in like 15 mins. worth it cuz i was losing my mind with the hold music lol

A follow-up on the process: if your application has already been processed and generated an SAI, making corrections will trigger a recalculation. It's important to note that all schools you listed on your FAFSA will automatically receive the updated information once corrections are processed. However, as another commenter suggested, it's still good practice to contact your schools' financial aid offices to ensure they're aware of the pending correction. For your specific errors: - The income correction from $87k to $78k could significantly impact your aid eligibility - The tax return status is less critical as long as the income figures are accurate The most important thing is to address this quickly, whether that means catching it before processing completes or making corrections immediately after.