No federal grants showing after FAFSA submission - did I mess up somewhere?

lol welcome to the wonderful world of financial aid where nothing makes sense and everything takes forever 😂 i promise ur not alone in the confusion

Hey Christopher! Don't panic - this is totally normal at this stage. The studentaid.gov portal showing "no federal loans or grants" right after FAFSA processing just means your aid hasn't been packaged yet. Your FAFSA being "Processed" is actually a good sign! Now your schools need to receive your FAFSA data and create your financial aid packages, which usually takes a few weeks. They'll determine your Pell Grant eligibility and other aid based on your EFC. You should start seeing aid offers from your schools in the coming weeks, not necessarily on the federal portal first. Hang in there - you're doing everything right! 💪

Hey Christopher! Just wanted to add some reassurance as someone who works with financial aid - you're absolutely on the right track! The fact that your FAFSA shows "Processed" means the hardest part is done. One thing that might help ease your anxiety: you can actually check your Student Aid Report (SAR) on studentaid.gov to see your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index (SAI) if you used the new FAFSA. This will give you a better idea of what aid you might be eligible for while you wait for school packages. Also, keep in mind that schools are still adjusting to the new FAFSA timeline this year, so some may be running a bit behind their usual schedules. You're doing great navigating this as a first-gen student - don't hesitate to reach out to your schools' aid offices if you need updates! 🌟