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I'm going through the exact same thing right now with my son's FAFSA! His small STEM academy isn't showing up either and I've been searching for hours. Reading through all these responses has been SO helpful - I had no idea about the IPEDS Unit ID or asking for the "federal registration name." It's such a relief to hear from the financial aid advisor that this won't affect aid eligibility. I think I'm going to try calling the school tomorrow morning for those specific codes, and if that doesn't work quickly, I'll just use the placeholder method. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's really comforting to know we're not alone in dealing with this frustrating system glitch!
I'm so glad this thread has been helpful for you too! It's amazing how many of us are dealing with the exact same issue - makes me feel less alone in this stressful process. The financial aid advisor's response really put things in perspective for me about not panicking over what's essentially a technical glitch. I'm planning to call River Valley Academy first thing tomorrow morning with that list of specific information to ask for (federal registration name, NCES code, IPEDS Unit ID). If you end up calling your son's STEM academy, I'd love to hear if any of those approaches work for you! We should definitely update this thread with our results - it might help other parents who find this post later. Good luck with your son's application!
I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! My daughter's charter school isn't showing up either and we've been stuck on this page for hours. Reading through everyone's suggestions has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea there were so many different approaches to try. I think I'm going to call the school tomorrow morning and ask for their federal registration name, NCES code, and IPEDS Unit ID like several people suggested. If that doesn't work within a day, I'll definitely use the placeholder method since so many of you have confirmed it works fine. It's such a relief to know this won't actually affect her aid eligibility! Thank you all for sharing your experiences - this community is amazing for helping stressed parents navigate these frustrating technical issues.
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Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I submitted the correction this morning and included myself, my parents, and my younger sister who they support. Hoping this brings my SAI down to qualify for more aid. I'll update once it recalculates in case anyone else runs into this same issue.
let us know if it changes ur SAI! i think i might need to do this too lol
Just wanted to add that you can also check if your correction went through by looking at your Student Aid Report (SAR) - it should show the updated family size information once processed. Also, make sure when you're counting family size that you don't accidentally include grandparents or other relatives who might live with you but don't receive more than half their support from your parents. I made that mistake initially and had to submit another correction. The whole process is confusing but once you get it right, your SAI calculation will be much more accurate!
This is really helpful advice about checking the SAR! I didn't know about the grandparents thing - that could have been a costly mistake. Quick question: when you say "more than half their support," does that include things like health insurance and utilities, or just direct expenses like food and housing? I want to make sure I'm counting correctly before I submit my correction.
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As someone who just went through this exact situation, I highly recommend creating a backup plan timeline. Here's what saved us last year: 1. Apply for Parent PLUS 12 weeks before tuition due date (not 8-10 weeks) 2. At the 8-week mark, if Parent PLUS isn't fully processed AND disbursed, immediately start private loan applications 3. Keep detailed records of every phone call, reference number, and person you speak with - this becomes crucial if you need to escalate The key thing I learned is that "processing" and "disbursement" are two completely different timelines. Even after approval, schools can take 2-4 weeks to actually get the money into your student account. Also, if you do go the private loan route as backup, you can cancel the Parent PLUS loan before disbursement if needed. Better to have multiple options than scramble at the last minute with late fees looming!
This is exactly the kind of detailed timeline I was looking for! The distinction between processing and disbursement is so important - I never realized there could be that much additional delay after approval. 12 weeks does seem like a safer buffer given all the horror stories I'm hearing. Quick question: when you say "cancel the Parent PLUS loan before disbursement," does that affect your credit score or ability to reapply later if needed?
Great question about canceling Parent PLUS loans! From my experience, canceling before disbursement doesn't hurt your credit score since the loan was never actually "taken" - it's more like withdrawing an application. The credit inquiry from the initial application will still show up, but that's minimal impact. You can definitely reapply later if needed, though you'd go through the credit check process again. I actually had to do this twice last year when we got a better rate through a private lender after the Parent PLUS was approved but before disbursement. Just make sure to get written confirmation of the cancellation!
I'm a newcomer here but going through the exact same stress with my son's junior year coming up! Reading through everyone's experiences is both helpful and terrifying. The 12-week timeline that @Malia Ponder mentioned seems like the safest approach given all these processing delays. One thing I'm wondering - has anyone had experience with multiple Parent PLUS applications getting mixed up in the system? I'm paranoid about applying early and then having some technical glitch where they process last year's application instead of the new one. With all the FAFSA chaos this year, I don't trust any of these systems to work properly! Also, for those who mentioned private loans as backup - are there any lenders you'd specifically recommend avoiding? I keep getting bombarded with mail from companies I've never heard of, and I don't want to accidentally apply somewhere sketchy while panicking about deadlines. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - this is exactly the kind of real-world advice the financial aid offices never give you!
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This is such a helpful thread! I'm going through something similar with my son - we also filed his FAFSA late and just found out he's eligible for Pell Grant funds. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so reassuring. One thing I wanted to add is that some schools also have emergency aid funds available for students who need immediate assistance while waiting for their Pell Grant disbursements to process. My son's school has something called a "short-term loan" program that can bridge the gap if students need help with books or other expenses right away. It might be worth asking about if your daughter needs any immediate support while waiting for her refund. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it really helps those of us who are new to navigating this process!
That's a great point about emergency aid and short-term loans! I wish I had known about that option when we were going through this process. It could have really helped with the stress of waiting for everything to get sorted out. Your mention of this makes me realize there are probably a lot of resources available that schools don't always publicize well. I'm definitely going to suggest my daughter ask about what other support programs are available when she follows up about her disbursement. It's so helpful to have parents like you sharing these kinds of tips - we're all learning together! Good luck with your son's Pell Grant process!
This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm actually a recent college grad who went through the late FAFSA/Pell Grant process myself about three years ago. One thing I'd add is to make sure your daughter keeps all the documentation from this process - the disbursement notices, refund confirmations, etc. I needed mine later for verification purposes when I was applying for other aid programs. Also, if she's planning to continue her education beyond this degree (grad school, etc.), having a clean financial aid history with proper documentation really helps with future applications. It sounds like she's got great support from you advocating for her - that makes such a difference in navigating all this bureaucracy!
That's such smart advice about keeping all the documentation! I never thought about how this could impact future financial aid applications. My daughter is definitely planning on grad school eventually, so I'll make sure she saves everything. It's also reassuring to hear from someone who actually went through this process as a student - sometimes the parent perspective is different from what the student experiences. Thanks for sharing your experience and congratulations on graduating! It gives me hope that even when we mess up the timing like this, everything can still work out in the end.
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Update: We finally got both parents to create FSA IDs (took forever because dad's email verification was delayed) and completed the FAFSA! Both parents definitely had to provide information and sign. Thanks everyone for your help - would have done it completely wrong without your advice.
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Miguel Ramos
•congrats!! now u just gotta wait for the sai score and hope its good lol
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Dmitry Sokolov
•I know, so nervous about that part! Fingers crossed!
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Lydia Bailey
Congratulations on getting it all sorted out! This thread is going to be so helpful for other students dealing with the same confusion. I went through something similar last year and it's such a relief once you finally get both parents through the process. The email verification delays are the worst - my mom's took 3 days! For anyone else reading this who might be in the same situation, I'd definitely recommend starting the FSA ID setup process at least a week before you plan to actually fill out the FAFSA. And don't forget to save your login info somewhere safe - you'll need those FSA IDs again if you get selected for verification or need to make corrections later.
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Mateo Rodriguez
•This is such great advice! I'm just starting to think about my FAFSA for next year and had no idea about the FSA ID timing. A week ahead sounds smart - I'll definitely plan for that. Quick question though - if you get selected for verification, do both parents need to be involved in that process too, or is it mainly just document submission?
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