NJFAMS/HESAA 2025-2026 not showing after FAFSA processing - missing step?

same thing happened to me! NJFAMS is always behind FAFSA, sometimes by like 4-6 weeks. just keep checking and eventually it'll show up

With an SAI of 15k youre probably not gonna qualify for NJ TAG anyway. They cut off around 10k last year for most state colleges. The school already knows this thats why they didnt include any state grants in ur package

This is a common issue with NJFAMS that I see every year. The FAFSA-to-HESAA transfer isn't actually automatic - there's a processing delay. Here's what you should know: 1. NJFAMS typically takes 3-6 weeks after FAFSA processing to show your application 2. For 2025-2026, HESAA is experiencing longer delays due to the FAFSA simplification changes 3. Your FAFSA data WILL transfer, but you should verify by mid-May 4. If nothing appears by June 1, you should contact HESAA directly As for qualifying, TAG eligibility is primarily based on your SAI, total cost of attendance, and enrollment status. With an SAI of 15k, you may be above the threshold for full TAG, but could potentially qualify for partial awards depending on the specific institution.

i spent HOURS trying to reach HESAA last year to fix an issue with missing info on NJFAMS...kept getting busy signals or disconnected...so frustrating!! finally found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual human at HESAA in like 20 minutes. they have this demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ the agent told me the exact same thing - there's always a lag between FAFSA processing and NJFAMS updates. but they did confirm my data was in their system even though it wasn't showing online yet

Did you check if you filled out the additional state questions section on the FAFSA? There's a specific section for NJ residents that asks if you want your info sent to HESAA. It's easy to miss if you were rushing through the application. If you didn't select that option, your info won't transfer automatically.

Don't panic about the state questions. You can log back into your FAFSA on studentaid.gov and check under "State Information" - if it's not completed, you can submit a correction. But most likely you did complete it as it's part of the standard flow. Regarding other NJ aid programs beyond TAG, look into: - NJ STARS (for top 15% of high school class attending community college) - Governor's Urban Scholarship (for students in specific urban districts) - EOF Program (Educational Opportunity Fund for disadvantaged students) Some of these have separate applications beyond just FAFSA/NJFAMS.

btw sometimes NJFAMS has system maintenance and doesnt show correct info. try logging on during business hrs instead of late night when they might be updating stuff

just to give u perspective my kid's SAI was 8500 last year and got $1200 in TAG for rutgers...if ur at 15k dont expect much maybe a few hundred if anything

One more thing to check - make sure you're looking at the correct academic year in NJFAMS. There's a dropdown menu at the top of the page where you can switch between years. Sometimes it defaults to the current year rather than the upcoming one you're applying for. Easy mistake to make!

This is completely normal for NJFAMS. They don't add the new academic year to the dropdown menu until they begin processing applications for that year, which typically starts in late April or early May. So the fact that 2025-2026 isn't even an option yet confirms that they haven't started processing applications for the upcoming year. Your best course of action is to: 1. Continue checking NJFAMS periodically (once every couple weeks) 2. Ensure your FAFSA status shows as processed on studentaid.gov 3. Contact HESAA directly only if nothing appears by their published deadline Based on your daughter's SAI, you may receive limited state aid, but it's always worth making sure everything is processed correctly.

I went through this exact same situation last year and it was so stressful! Just wanted to add that even though your SAI is around 15k, you might still qualify for some state aid depending on which school your daughter chooses. The TAG thresholds vary significantly between community colleges, state universities, and private institutions. Also, don't forget about the NJ Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) if your daughter might qualify - that has separate income requirements and application deadlines. The waiting game with NJFAMS is the worst part, but it really does eventually sync up with your FAFSA info. Hang in there!

I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! My daughter's FAFSA was processed about a month ago and still nothing showing up in NJFAMS for 2025-2026. It's such a relief to see I'm not the only one experiencing this delay. Our SAI came back around 12k, so we're in a similar boat wondering if we'll qualify for any state aid. The uncertainty is really stressful when trying to compare financial aid packages from different schools. Thanks for posting this - all the responses have been really helpful in understanding that this is just how the system works unfortunately. Definitely going to bookmark that Claimyr service in case I need to actually reach someone at HESAA later!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm a parent going through this for the first time and the NJFAMS delay had me convinced we'd messed something up. Our FAFSA was processed in early March with an SAI around 13k, and like everyone else, absolutely nothing showing in NJFAMS yet for 2025-2026. It's such a poorly designed system - they really should have better communication about these processing delays instead of leaving families stressed and confused. I've bookmarked this thread and will definitely reference the timeline guidance everyone shared. Really appreciate all the detailed responses, especially about the different aid programs and eligibility thresholds. Now I know to stop checking NJFAMS daily and just wait until May!

I'm going through this exact same situation and feeling so much better after reading everyone's responses! My son's FAFSA was processed about 5 weeks ago and we've been checking NJFAMS almost daily with nothing showing up for 2025-2026. Our SAI came back at around 14k so we're right in that uncertain range where we're not sure if we'll qualify for anything. The lack of communication from HESAA about these delays is really frustrating - a simple notice on their website would save so many families from this stress and confusion. It's reassuring to know this is completely normal and that we should expect to wait until late April or May before seeing anything. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines - this has been incredibly helpful for a first-time parent navigating this process!

Going through this exact same situation right now! My daughter's FAFSA was processed about 4 weeks ago and we're still seeing nothing in NJFAMS for 2025-2026. Our SAI came back around 16k, so we're probably on the higher end for state aid eligibility, but I still want to make sure we're not missing out on anything. Reading through all these responses has been so reassuring - I had no idea the processing delays were this common and normal. It's really frustrating that HESAA doesn't communicate these timelines better on their website. I've been checking daily like so many others here, but now I know to just be patient and wait until May. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and especially the detailed timelines - this has been incredibly helpful for understanding how the system actually works versus how we think it should work!

This thread has been incredibly helpful as a newcomer to the FAFSA/NJFAMS process! My daughter's FAFSA was processed about 3 weeks ago with an SAI around 11k, and like everyone else here, absolutely nothing is showing up in NJFAMS for 2025-2026 yet. I was starting to panic thinking we'd missed some critical step or deadline, but reading all these responses has been so reassuring. It's really frustrating that HESAA doesn't provide clearer communication about these processing delays - a simple notice on their website explaining the 4-6 week lag would save so many families from this unnecessary stress and confusion. I'm definitely going to stop checking daily and just wait until May like everyone suggests. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines - this community support makes navigating this confusing process so much easier!

This thread has been such a lifesaver! I'm also a first-time parent dealing with this exact same issue - my daughter's FAFSA was processed about 4 weeks ago with an SAI around 12k, and I've been obsessively checking NJFAMS daily with nothing showing for 2025-2026. I was convinced we'd somehow messed up the process or missed a crucial deadline. Reading everyone's experiences has been incredibly reassuring - it's clear this is just how the broken system works, unfortunately. The fact that HESAA can't be bothered to put a simple notice on their website explaining these processing delays is really frustrating when families are trying to make important financial decisions. Based on what others have shared, it sounds like with our SAI we might still qualify for some partial state aid depending on which school she chooses, which gives me hope. I'm definitely going to follow everyone's advice and stop the daily checking routine - will wait until May before getting concerned. Thank you to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences, this community support makes navigating this confusing process so much more manageable!

I'm going through this exact same frustrating situation right now! My son's FAFSA was processed about 6 weeks ago with an SAI of around 13k, and like everyone else here, there's absolutely nothing showing up in NJFAMS for 2025-2026 yet. I was starting to panic that we'd missed some critical step or deadline, but reading through all these responses has been such a huge relief. It's really disappointing that HESAA doesn't provide any clear communication about these processing delays on their website - a simple banner explaining the 4-6 week lag time would save so many families from unnecessary stress while we're trying to make financial decisions. Based on what others have shared about SAI thresholds, it sounds like we might still have a chance for partial TAG depending on which school he chooses, which gives me some hope. I'm definitely going to stop checking NJFAMS daily and just wait until May like everyone suggests. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines - this community support makes navigating this confusing process so much more manageable for us first-time parents!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue as a first-time parent! My daughter's FAFSA was processed about 3 weeks ago with an SAI around 10k, and like everyone else here, there's absolutely nothing showing in NJFAMS for 2025-2026 yet. I was getting really worried that we'd somehow missed a crucial step or made an error in our application. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly reassuring - it's clear that these processing delays are completely normal, even though HESAA does a terrible job communicating this to families. The lack of a simple notice on their website explaining the 4-6 week processing lag is really frustrating when we're all trying to make important financial decisions with incomplete information. Based on what others have shared about SAI thresholds, it sounds like with our SAI of 10k we might actually have a decent shot at qualifying for some TAG funding, which gives me hope. I'm definitely going to follow everyone's advice and stop the obsessive daily checking routine - will just wait patiently until May before getting concerned. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines, this community support makes navigating this confusing process so much more manageable!