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wait are we supposed to be applying already? i thought fafsa was like a spring thing??
No, we're talking about the application for the 2025-2026 school year that should open this October. You apply the year before you need the aid. So if your student is starting college in Fall 2025, you want to submit the FAFSA as soon as it opens in October 2024.
The latest official update from Federal Student Aid indicates they are still targeting October 1st for the 2025-2026 FAFSA launch. They've implemented several improvements based on last year's issues: - Enhanced system capacity to handle peak volume - Improved contributor access and authentication - Fixed SAI calculation bugs that affected dependent students - Streamlined handling of special circumstances If you're concerned about priority deadlines, I recommend: 1. Gather all 2023 tax documents now (returns, W-2s, 1099s) 2. Create or update FSA IDs for both student and parents before the launch 3. Check that your student and all contributors have access to the email addresses on their FSA ID accounts 4. Contact your target schools' financial aid offices to confirm their actual deadlines and any flexibility they may offer
Thank you for all this detailed information! This is exactly what I needed. I'll start gathering everything now so we're prepared whenever it actually launches.
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We went through something similar with my son. After weeks of no communication, we were told his FAFSA had been selected for verification because of a "data mismatch" between what was reported and his tax information. When we provided the documents, we discovered the FAFSA system had pulled the wrong line from our tax return! Had to submit corrections and now waiting AGAIN for processing. This whole rollout has been a disaster!
That's exactly what I'm afraid of! Did the school tell you which specific line was pulled incorrectly? I'm wondering if we should proactively provide additional tax documentation to all the schools.
In our case, the system apparently confused line 7 (capital gains) with our adjusted gross income (line 11) on the 1040 form. When I called FSA, they admitted there are widespread issues with the "tax data transfer" function that's supposed to pull info directly from the IRS. So the error might be completely different in your case. Super frustrating!
Financial aid advisor here. I'm seeing this issue at multiple institutions. The root of the problem is that the Department of Education launched the new FAFSA without adequately testing the tax line item mapping. For families with anything beyond simple W-2 income (self-employment, capital gains, retirement contributions, business income), the system is inconsistently pulling data. Remember that the SAI formula itself also changed this year, so even if the data was pulling correctly, your expected contribution might be different from previous years. I suggest: 1. Request a manual review of your tax information at all schools 2. Ask each financial aid office for a breakdown of exactly which income figures they're using 3. Keep documentation of all communications 4. Request deadline extensions where needed We're telling families to expect resolution by mid-May, but some institutions may process corrections sooner.
This is extremely helpful, thank you! We do have some investment income and retirement contributions that might be causing issues. Would it be helpful to proactively send copies of our complete tax return to all the schools, or would that just add to their workload?
It's a good question. I'd actually recommend calling each financial aid office first and asking if they would prefer you send the complete tax return. Some offices are implementing streamlined processes for these reviews and may have specific documents they want rather than the entire return. They might just need specific schedules or forms rather than everything. Be prepared to discuss exactly what types of income you have (W-2, self-employment, investments, etc.) so they can tell you what they need to verify the correct figures.
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The FASFA system is BROKEN! I tried going back to school last year and wasted weeks filling out their stupid forms only to be denied because my income from 2 years ago was too high. Nevermind that I'm making half that now! The whole system punishes adult learners who are trying to improve their situation. And good luck getting anyone on the phone to explain anything. Total nightmare.
I understand your frustration, but it sounds like you might not have been informed about the professional judgment process. When your current financial situation differs significantly from the tax year used on the FAFSA, you can request a review by your school's financial aid office. They have the authority to adjust your aid based on current circumstances. This is exactly designed for situations like yours where there's been a substantial change in income.
Well nobody told me that when I applied! The financial aid office just said "sorry, according to your FAFSA you don't qualify" and that was it. I couldn't afford to start without aid so I gave up. Maybe my school was just unhelpful but the whole experience left a really bad taste.
OP did u ever figure out how to create ur FSA ID? that was the hardest part for me lol
Yes! I actually just created it about an hour ago. The website was pretty straightforward but I did have to verify my email and phone number which took a few minutes. Now I'm waiting until tomorrow to actually start the FAFSA since someone mentioned there might be a waiting period before I can use my new FSA ID.
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Update: I just wanted to add that if this turns out to be related to CSS Profile vs FAFSA methodology differences, you can absolutely request an institutional methodology review. Many schools have appeal processes specifically for families who face significant differences between federal and institutional need analysis. Be prepared to explain any special circumstances (medical expenses, caring for relatives, recent job changes, etc.) that might not be captured in the formulas.
Thank you for this additional information! We do have some medical expenses for my mother who lives with us part-time that weren't included in the FAFSA. I'll definitely mention that during my call.
After you talk to the financial aid office, make sure you get EVERYTHING in writing. When we were dealing with our SAI discrepancy, the person on the phone told us one thing, but then the official response was completely different. Document every call - who you spoke with, what they said, date and time. This helped us tremendously during our appeal process.
That's excellent advice - I'll definitely take detailed notes during the call and ask for written confirmation of anything they tell me. I really appreciate everyone's help with this!
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Everyone talking about "special circumstances" is making this MORE COMPLICATED than it needs to be! FAFSA lets you make corrections for 18 months after submitting. Just log in, click on "Make FAFSA Corrections" and update your cash asset value. I did this last year when I reported my savings wrong. Stop scaring people with all these complicated processes!
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Fatima Al-Sayed
•I understand your intention to help, but there's an important distinction here. FAFSA corrections are for fixing ERRORS in your original submission - like if you mistakenly reported $85,000 instead of $8,500. But the FAFSA specifically asks for asset values "as of today" (the day you submit). If your assets genuinely CHANGED AFTER submission due to medical expenses, that's not an error - you reported correctly at the time. That's why it requires a special circumstance review by individual schools rather than a FAFSA correction. Submitting a correction for something that wasn't actually an error could potentially flag your application for verification, which creates more complications.
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Ava Thompson
my cousin works in financial aid office at college and she says they see this ALL THE TIME. she said most schools have special forms for medical expenses specifically!! she said to do it ASAP tho before aid packages get finalized
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Amara Okonkwo
•This makes me feel better knowing it's a common situation! I'll start contacting schools tomorrow.
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