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schools should just move ALL the deadlines cuz of how bad fafsa is this year. so stupid to make kids commit without knowing if they can afford it. my daughter picked her safety school just cuz we KNOW we can afford it without aid, even tho she got into better schools. the whole thing is making me so mad!!
EXACTLY!! It's forcing students to make decisions based on incomplete information. That's why I'm pushing all my daughter's schools for extensions. Some are more helpful than others. The whole situation is a mess.
One more piece of advice - make sure you document ALL communication with both Federal Student Aid and the schools' financial aid offices. Get names of who you speak with, dates, and what was discussed. If there's a dispute later about deadlines or why you couldn't commit by May 1, having this documentation will be crucial. Many schools are creating exception processes for this unusual year.
Great point about documentation. I've been keeping notes but haven't been as thorough as I should be. I'll start recording names and specific promises made during these conversations.
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just make sure she keeps her grades up at CC!!! my neighbors kid had bad grades when transfering and didn't qualify for some scholarship money at the university. the GPA follows u!!!!
One additional tip - make sure your daughter talks to academic advisors at BOTH the community college AND her target university during her first semester. Many universities have specific transfer agreements with community colleges that guarantee admission if certain requirements are met. They can also provide a transfer course equivalency guide to ensure the classes she takes at community college will count toward her business degree requirements. This early planning can save time and money by preventing her from taking classes that won't transfer or won't count toward her major. Some universities even have scholarships specifically for transfer students with good GPAs from partner community colleges.
That's excellent advice. I hadn't thought about checking with the university this early. We know which state university she wants to transfer to, so we'll definitely reach out to both schools about transfer agreements. Thank you!
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One last bit of advice: make sure your son uses the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when completing his portion of the FAFSA. Even with a simple W-2 situation, this tool can help ensure the income information is transferred accurately. If he filed his own taxes for 2023 (even if his father claimed him as a dependent), the DRT will make the process much smoother.
He didn't file taxes because his income was under the filing threshold, but he does have his W-2. In this case, do we just manually enter his W-2 information?
Yes, if he didn't file taxes, you'll need to manually enter his W-2 information. Keep his W-2 handy when completing the FAFSA. You'll need to enter the exact amount from Box 1 (Wages, tips, other compensation). Since he didn't file taxes, the IRS Data Retrieval Tool won't be available for his portion. Just be sure to answer the question about filing taxes accurately by indicating he was not required to file a 2023 tax return.
Thank you so much for all your help! I feel much more confident about handling his W-2 information now. This forum has been a lifesaver!
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For the spouse info page glitch - I actually remembered one more thing that might help. When we had this issue, we also tried using the mobile app version instead of the website. For some reason the app worked when the website kept glitching. Worth a try if the browser switch doesn't help!
I didn't even know there was a mobile app! I'll definitely download that and give it a try. Really appreciate the suggestion!
Regarding the FAFSA technical issue, if all the browser solutions and app attempts fail, I strongly recommend requesting what's called a "FAFSA Reset" when you finally reach someone at Federal Student Aid. This is where they administratively reset certain sections of your application without losing all your data. It's not widely advertised but can resolve persistent section glitches. Also, for documentation of the upcoming layoff for your Professional Judgment reviews, you'll typically need: 1. Official layoff notice on company letterhead 2. Last 2-3 pay stubs before notification 3. Statement of unemployment benefits eligibility 4. Brief narrative explaining your single-income household situation 5. Monthly budget projection as mentioned earlier Each school has their own form, but having these documents ready will speed up the process significantly.
Thank you for the specific document list! I hadn't heard of a "FAFSA Reset" option either. I'll definitely ask about that specifically when I finally reach someone. This is so helpful.
Mason Stone
UPDATE: We got it figured out! My son had to specifically invite me as a contributor from his account - we completely missed that step. Once he sent the invitation, I got an email with a link to complete my portion. Just submitted everything and got the confirmation. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Makayla Shoemaker
•Great!! so glad you figured it out! the whole system is so unnecessarily complicated
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Christian Bierman
•Excellent! Glad to hear you got it resolved. This is definitely one of the most confusing parts of the new FAFSA system that many families are struggling with.
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Anita George
bro my mom had the EXACT same issue when we did our FAFSA last month!!! the new system is so stupid. we ended up having to make her a whole new FSA ID because the first one somehow got linked to my account wrong?? made no sense
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Sophie Duck
•The system is definitely glitchy. Sometimes clearing your browser cache and cookies can help too. I've seen several cases where the FSA IDs get cross-linked incorrectly and cause all sorts of weird problems.
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