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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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StarStrider
last week when i was filling out mine i found out you can actually email documents directly to fafsa!! they dont make it obvious but if your upload isnt working call them and ask for the direct document email. they verified my identity and then gave me a secure email to send my docs to!! way easier than the stupid upload system
That's a great tip! I'll definitely ask about that if I still have issues. Thank you!
Update: Tried desktop mode on my phone like some of you suggested, and it ALMOST worked but then crashed when processing my W-2 image. Went to my local library today but their computers don't allow file uploads for security reasons (so frustrating). My cousin is letting me borrow her laptop tomorrow. Thanks everyone for the suggestions!
Sean Doyle
•Good plan! One more tip: when you get on the laptop, after you log in, go to the "Check Status" section first before trying to continue your application. Sometimes the system needs to synchronize your progress between devices. If you see anything looking incorrect in your profile or saved information, call FSA before proceeding so you don't accidentally create duplicate applications (which can really delay your aid).
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Aidan Hudson
Update: I finally got through to FSA! I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. The agent confirmed there was a verification flag on our application that wasn't showing up in our portal. Apparently our income information had a small discrepancy with the IRS data. The agent was able to clear the flag since the difference was minimal, and said our SAI should calculate within 3-5 business days. I also reached out to my son's school financial aid office who said they'll put a note on his file about the FAFSA delay. Thank you all for your help!
Zoe Wang
•That's great news! Glad you got it sorted out!
Perfect! This is exactly what happened with us too. The verification flags not showing in the portal seems to be a widespread issue this year.
I'm glad you got this resolved! For anyone else experiencing this issue, here's a quick summary of the solution path: 1. Contact your school's financial aid office to notify them of the delay 2. Use a service like Claimyr to reach FSA quickly or be prepared for long hold times 3. Ask the FSA agent specifically about "hidden verification flags" or "calculation errors" 4. Request that they manually review your application 5. Get a case number or reference number for the conversation 6. Follow up with your school again after the SAI is calculated The new FAFSA system is improving but still has these technical issues that require human intervention to solve. Always document your conversations and follow-ups.
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The FAFSA system is GARBAGE this year!!! They completely botched the rollout of the "simplified" form. My daughter ended up missing out on $12,000 in institutional aid because of delays and glitches in the system. Call them IMMEDIATELY and don't trust anything you see online. The schools are getting incomplete information half the time.
Laila Fury
•This is misinformation. Schools receive the complete ISIR record once a valid SAI is generated. Display inconsistencies in the parent/student portals don't affect what information schools receive. If the student has an SAI number, the school has access to all necessary information for awarding.
That's what they TOLD US too, but then the financial aid office at my daughter's school said they never received her parent contribution information, even though we had "completed" everything according to the FAFSA site. Trust me, CALL THEM.
Update: Thanks everyone for the advice! I ended up using Claimyr to get through to someone at FSA quickly (that service is amazing btw). The agent confirmed everything is fine and both applications are fully processed in their system. The discrepancy in status was just a display issue that would resolve itself in a few days. She said schools can see all the correct information regardless of what we see in our accounts. My son's school also confirmed they received everything they need. Such a relief!
Josef Tearle
•awesome! glad it worked out. the new system is so much better than the old one but these little glitches are annoying
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Omar Zaki
hey not to hijack but my situation is kinda similar - do u have to do this correction thing even if you used the IRS data retrieval tool? i did that on mine last week but idk if it actually worked
Ravi Sharma
•If you successfully used the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and submitted your FAFSA, you shouldn't need to make a correction specifically for tax information. You can verify if it worked by viewing your processed FAFSA - your tax information sections will show "Transferred from the IRS" instead of the actual values if the tool worked properly.
Emma Davis
UPDATE: I found the correction option! It was under the three dots menu on my dashboard just like someone mentioned. I'm going through the process now and using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. Thank you all SO MUCH for your help! This community has been incredibly supportive when I had nobody else to turn to. I'll update again once my correction is processed to let others know how long it took.
yay!! glad u found it! 🎉 the retrieval tool makes it so much easier
Diez Ellis
Once you receive the aid package, compare it carefully to other schools' offers. Sometimes schools with higher sticker prices actually offer better aid packages, making them cheaper in reality. Also, don't forget to check for: 1. Merit scholarships (separate from need-based aid) 2. Department-specific scholarships in your daughter's major 3. Outside scholarships through local organizations 4. Tuition payment plans to spread costs If there have been significant changes to your financial situation since you filed the FAFSA (job loss, medical expenses, etc.), you can request a professional judgment review at the financial aid office.
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Muhammad Hobbs
•This is really helpful advice. We're going to start researching outside scholarships right away. I'm also going to prepare documentation of some medical expenses we had this year that weren't reflected in our tax return. Would that be something worth bringing up in an appeal?
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Noland Curtis
After you get the aid package, you should schedule a meeting with a financial aid counselor at the school. They can explain exactly what's being offered and discuss options for covering any gap. Remember that the first package isn't always final - if you have competing offers from other schools, some institutions will adjust their packages to compete for top students.
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Vanessa Figueroa
•this is good advice!! my daughters school adjusted her package by $5k when we showed them a better offer from another college!! def worth trying!!
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