I'M SO MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HELP?

Question

I filled out my FAFSA months ago and I was told to wait for a response which never came. I even went to the school numerous times to what the hold up was and they just told me to wait for a letter in the mail. It didn't come of course and recently I checked my status online and it said that I didn't qualify for anything because I didn't turn in the necessary paperwork! What paperwork? I wasn't told about any extra paperwork!

School is starting soon, is there any way I can fight this to change it or am I just going to have to wait until next year?

Answer 1

First of all some basic things to check:

Did you sign your FAFSA (and did your parents sign if you are 'dependent')?

If it wasn't completely signed it will not process.

Did your EFC have an asterisk next to the number?  Example:

EFC 2547*

If it has that asterisk it means you've been selected for verification and must provide your tax documents and W2's to the school.

It seems like your financial aid officer should have been on top of this.

You should still be able to start school, however, you're going to have to be 'in charge' of asking what still needs to be done and then making sure it gets done.

I would also advise you to make copies of EVERYTHING.  Based on what you told me it sounds like your financial aid officer is part of the Marx Brothers.......

Good Luck.