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One more thing to consider - some schools have priority deadlines for FAFSA submission to qualify for their institutional scholarships. Even though you can add schools anytime before the federal deadline (which is June 30, 2026 for the 2025-2026 academic year), each school might have their own priority dates. I recommend checking the financial aid websites for your additional schools to make sure you haven't missed any important deadlines for maximum aid consideration.
That's really good advice. I'll check each school's financial aid page right now. Hopefully I haven't missed any priority deadlines yet since it's still pretty early in the application season.
Just wanted to add - when you go to make corrections to add schools, make sure you have the correct school codes ready! You can search for them on the FAFSA website or each school's financial aid page. I made the mistake of adding the wrong code for one school (there were two campuses with similar names) and had to submit another correction to fix it. Also, after you submit the correction, you should get an email confirmation within a few hours. The schools typically receive your updated FAFSA info within 3-5 business days. Good luck with your applications!
This is super helpful! I was worried about getting the school codes wrong. I'll double-check them on each school's website before making the corrections. The 3-5 business day timeline for schools to receive the updated info is exactly what I needed to know for planning purposes. Really appreciate everyone's advice in this thread - you've all made this process so much less stressful!
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Update: I just checked the Federal Student Aid website, and they've announced the 2025-2026 FAFSA is scheduled to open on December 1, 2024. So you have about a month to get those FSA IDs created and confirmed. Also, keep in mind that many schools have priority filing deadlines (often in February or March) for maximum financial aid consideration. Even though the federal deadline is much later, meeting your specific colleges' priority deadlines is crucial for institutional aid opportunities.
Thank you for checking! I'll make sure we submit well before any priority deadlines. Do schools typically list those deadlines on their financial aid websites?
Yes, most schools list their priority filing deadlines on their financial aid websites. They usually range from early February to mid-March, but some competitive schools have even earlier deadlines. I'd recommend checking the specific deadlines for each school your daughter is applying to and aiming to submit at least a week before the earliest one.
As someone who just went through this process with my oldest, I wanted to add that you should also check if your state has any additional financial aid programs that require the FAFSA. Some states have their own grant programs with even earlier deadlines than the federal one. For example, my state's need-based grant required FAFSA completion by February 1st for maximum consideration. Also, when you're gathering tax documents, don't forget about any 1099s if either of you had any freelance work or investment income - I almost missed including those and had to go back and correct our application. Good luck with the process!
This is such helpful advice, thank you! I hadn't thought about state aid programs having different deadlines. I'll check our state's website to see what additional programs might be available. The reminder about 1099s is really valuable too - my husband did some consulting work last year so we'll need to make sure we include that income. It's reassuring to hear from someone who just went through this successfully!
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UPDATE: My SAI finally showed up this morning! For anyone else looking, it was exactly where @helpful_guidance said - in the Student Aid Report under "My Documents" on studentaid.gov. The number was right on the first page. My college financial aid office was also able to see it yesterday, so I got my scholarship application in on time. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! Glad it worked out for your scholarship deadline. For future reference, this is the typical timeline - submit FAFSA, wait 3-5 business days, then check the SAR in My Documents. Good luck with your financial aid package!
congrats!! now the fun part of waiting to see your financial aid package lol
That's awesome that you got it sorted out! I'm still waiting for my SAR to show up - submitted mine on Monday so hopefully it'll be ready by tomorrow. Quick question for anyone who's been through this - once you have your SAI, how long does it typically take for schools to update your financial aid packages? My state school said they need it to finalize my aid offer but didn't give me a timeline.
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I'm so sorry you're going through this! I'm new to this community but facing a similar situation with my stepdaughter's FAFSA. Her biological father lives in Canada and we're hitting the same verification wall. Reading through everyone's responses here has been incredibly helpful - especially the advice about contacting the school directly for professional judgment and the tip about certified translations. I had no idea that translation certification could be causing delays. Thank you all for sharing your experiences, it's making me feel less alone in this process. AstroAlpha, I really hope you get this resolved soon - two months is absolutely ridiculous!
Welcome to the community, Amara! It's both comforting and frustrating to know others are dealing with the same issues. The international parent/spouse verification process seems to be a real blind spot in the FAFSA system. Have you tried reaching out to your stepdaughter's school yet about professional judgment options? Also, if you do end up needing certified translations, I'd recommend getting them done by a professional translation service rather than just a bilingual notary - based on what Anastasia mentioned, the certification requirements seem pretty strict. Good luck with your situation!
As someone who went through this exact nightmare last year, I feel your pain! My husband is from the Philippines and we also got stuck in verification hell for months. A few things that eventually helped: 1) Document EVERYTHING - keep records of every call, email, and submission date. 2) Try calling FSA first thing in the morning (8am EST) - I had better luck getting through then. 3) Ask to speak to a "verification specialist" specifically, not just general customer service. 4) Consider having your daughter's school submit an appeal for "unusual circumstances" due to the verification delay. My son's college was able to provide temporary aid while we waited. The whole system is broken when it comes to international spouses, but don't give up! It will eventually get resolved, even though it feels hopeless right now.
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Yes! We actually appealed the financial aid offer at Private #2 by showing them the better offer from Private #1. They ended up adding another $8k in institutional grants. Definitely worth asking, especially if you can show better offers from similar schools.
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As someone who just went through this process with my youngest, I wanted to share that an SAI of 20972 is actually pretty manageable! Don't let the number scare you. What really matters is how individual colleges interpret and work with that number. A few practical tips based on our experience: - Apply to schools with strong endowments if possible - they often have more flexibility with aid - Don't overlook state schools with honors programs - sometimes they offer merit aid that can bring costs below your SAI - Keep all your financial documents organized because some schools may ask for additional verification Also, if your family's financial situation has changed since you filed (job loss, medical expenses, etc.), make sure to contact each school's financial aid office directly. They can often make adjustments that the FAFSA formula doesn't capture. Good luck!
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