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I went through this exact same situation last month with my twin daughters' applications! The new FAFSA contributor system is definitely confusing, especially for married parents. What worked for us was having my husband (who I had initially added as the contributor) log into his FSA ID account and add me as his spouse in the contributor section. Then I got an email invitation to create my own FSA ID and complete my portion. The whole process took about 3-4 days once we figured out the right steps. The important thing is that both parents need to be in the system even if only one has income - the FAFSA will still use your joint tax return information for the SAI calculation. Don't worry about starting over, you can definitely fix this! Just make sure both of you complete your sections before your son's school deadlines.
This is exactly what I needed to hear! It's so helpful to know that other families have successfully navigated this same issue. 3-4 days sounds very manageable. I'm feeling much more confident now that we can get this sorted out without having to restart the entire application. Thank you for sharing your experience - it really puts my mind at ease about the whole process!
Just wanted to jump in as someone who works in college financial aid! You're definitely not alone - we're seeing this exact confusion with the new contributor system constantly. The good news is you absolutely DO NOT need to start over. Here's what needs to happen: your wife logs into her FSA ID, goes to her contributor section, indicates she's married, and adds your information. You'll then get an invitation to complete your part. Even though she doesn't have income, both parents must be listed when you file jointly - the system will correctly pull your joint tax info for the SAI calculation once both contributors are properly linked. One tip: make sure you both use your exact legal names as they appear on your Social Security cards and tax returns to avoid verification delays. The whole process usually takes 3-5 business days once you get started. Don't stress about the deadlines - as long as you get this fixed soon, you'll be fine!
Thank you so much for the professional insight! It's really reassuring to hear from someone who works directly in financial aid and sees these issues regularly. Your step-by-step explanation makes this feel much more manageable. I'm definitely going to have my wife start the process of adding me as her spouse tomorrow morning. One quick question - when you mention using exact legal names from Social Security cards and tax returns, does this apply to both the FSA ID creation and the contributor information sections? I want to make sure we get this right the first time to avoid any verification delays.
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Welcome to the community! As someone who works in financial aid, I can confirm what others have said - having multiple family members in college is generally beneficial for aid eligibility. One tip I'd add is to keep detailed records of all communications with financial aid offices and save copies of every form you submit. Also, if either of you are planning to take classes part-time (less than 6 credit hours), make sure to clarify how that affects the "number in college" calculation, as some schools have specific policies about enrollment status. Best of luck to both of you on this educational journey!
Thank you so much for the professional insight! That's a great point about part-time enrollment - I hadn't considered that. I'm planning to take a full course load, but it's good to know that enrollment status matters for the calculation. I'll definitely keep detailed records as you suggested. It's reassuring to hear from someone who works in financial aid that this situation is actually beneficial rather than problematic. Really appreciate all the helpful advice from everyone in this community!
Hi Mateo! Congratulations on both of you pursuing higher education - that's really inspiring! I went through this exact situation with my daughter three years ago. One thing I'd recommend is timing the submission of your FAFSA carefully. Since your son has already filed his, you'll want to submit yours soon so both schools can process the multiple-in-college adjustments before aid disbursement deadlines. Also, don't be surprised if one school processes the update faster than the other - each institution has their own timeline. Keep copies of everything and follow up if you don't hear back within a few weeks. The extra paperwork is worth it - we both ended up with significantly more aid once everything was processed correctly!
Thank you so much, Paige! That's really helpful advice about timing - I hadn't thought about the disbursement deadlines. I'll definitely submit my FAFSA as soon as possible now. It's so encouraging to hear from someone who went through the same thing and came out ahead! Did you have to do anything special to coordinate between the two schools, or did they handle everything once you submitted the paperwork? I'm feeling much more confident about this whole process after reading everyone's experiences.
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I'm dealing with this same issue right now - created my account 5 days ago and still no verification email. It's honestly really frustrating because I was hoping to get my FAFSA submitted early this year to avoid any last-minute stress. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and concerning at the same time. It sounds like the new system changes have really created a bottleneck, but at least it seems like most people eventually get through. I'm going to try to be patient for a few more days before reaching out to FSA directly. Thanks for posting this question - it's helpful to know I'm not the only one experiencing these delays!
I'm in exactly the same boat! Day 6 here and constantly refreshing my email. It's really helpful seeing everyone's timelines - sounds like 7-10 days is becoming the new normal even though they still say 3 days on the website. I was also hoping to submit early to avoid stress but I guess we're all in the same situation with these system delays. At least we know it's not just us and that people are eventually getting through! Hopefully we'll both get our verification emails in the next couple days.
I'm currently on day 12 waiting for my verification email and honestly starting to panic a bit! Reading through everyone's experiences here is both comforting and terrifying - it sounds like most people get theirs within 7-10 days but some are waiting weeks. I've triple-checked my spam folder, confirmed my email address is correct, and I'm definitely not making a second account after reading about the fraud review nightmare. Has anyone who waited this long eventually gotten through, or should I start trying to contact FSA? The phone system sounds like a disaster but I'm worried something went wrong with my application.
Hey! I know 12 days feels like forever, especially when most people are getting theirs around 7-10 days. At this point I'd definitely recommend contacting FSA since you're past that typical window. Someone earlier mentioned using Claimyr.com to avoid the phone wait times - might be worth trying that approach. Also double check that your email provider isn't blocking emails from studentaid.gov (some email services are overly aggressive with government emails). Don't panic though - it sounds like the system is just really overwhelmed this year with all the changes. You're definitely not alone in experiencing these long delays!
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Welcome to the FAFSA community, Jabari-Jo! I see you're getting some fantastic advice here. As someone new to navigating financial aid, I'd also recommend creating a spreadsheet to track all the different grants, their deadlines, requirements, and application status. It really helps keep everything organized when you're juggling FAFSA, state grants, and program-specific funding. One additional resource that might help - many Georgia community and technical colleges have dedicated healthcare program advisors who specialize in medical field funding. They often know about smaller, local scholarships that don't show up in online searches. Since you're doing a medical assistant program, they might also connect you with clinical site partners who offer educational support. Good luck with your applications! The medical field needs more dedicated people like you, and I'm sure you'll find the funding you need to make it happen.
Thank you so much for the warm welcome, Lauren! The spreadsheet idea is brilliant - I've already been losing track of which grants I've looked into versus which ones I still need to research. I'm definitely going to set that up today. I hadn't thought about asking specifically for healthcare program advisors at the colleges I'm considering. That's such a smart suggestion, especially about the clinical site partnerships. I'll make sure to ask about those connections when I visit campuses. It's really encouraging to hear from everyone in this community - you've all made what seemed like an impossible maze of financial aid options feel much more manageable. Thanks for taking the time to help a newcomer!
As a newcomer here, I'm amazed by how supportive this community is! I'm also starting my journey into healthcare education and reading through this thread has been incredibly eye-opening. @Jabari-Jo, you're asking all the right questions! I'm in a similar boat trying to figure out funding for my nursing prerequisites in Georgia. The information about GAFutures.org and the HOPE Career Grant is news to me too. @Kristin Frank and @Lauren Johnson, thank you for such detailed responses! The spreadsheet idea is genius - I'm definitely going to start organizing my research that way. And @Marcus Marsh, I had no idea services like Claimyr existed for getting through to government agencies. That could be a game-changer. One thing I've learned from lurking here is how much the requirements and availability can vary even within Georgia depending on which school you attend. It seems like the key is really talking to multiple people - your school's financial aid office, the state commission, AND department-specific advisors. Thanks for creating such a welcoming space for people trying to navigate this confusing system!
Malik Davis
As someone who just went through this process last year, I totally understand your anxiety! I had a similar situation with 4 acceptances and varying timelines for aid packages. A few tips that helped me: 1) Create a spreadsheet to track when each school sent acceptance vs when you expect/receive aid packages, 2) Most schools have a "net price calculator" on their website that can give you a rough estimate while you wait, 3) Don't be afraid to ask about their internal deadlines - some schools commit to sending packages by certain dates but don't advertise it. Also, if you're considering applying for outside scholarships, don't wait for the school packages - keep applying! The combination of school aid + outside scholarships made my final choice much clearer. Good luck with your decision!
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Yuki Yamamoto
•This is such great advice! I love the spreadsheet idea - I've been trying to keep track in my head but writing it down would definitely help reduce the stress. I'm definitely going to check those net price calculators tonight to get some rough estimates while I wait. And you're absolutely right about outside scholarships - I've been so focused on waiting for school packages that I haven't applied to any local ones yet. Thank you for the encouragement and practical tips!
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Lola Perez
I'm in the exact same boat! Got accepted to 3 schools in early March and still waiting on aid packages from 2 of them. It's so stressful not knowing the real costs when the May 1st deadline is approaching. Based on what everyone's saying here, I think I'm going to call both schools tomorrow to check if they have all my documents. I keep refreshing my student portals hoping something will appear! The waiting is honestly the worst part of this whole process.
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