<p>Unfortunately, as you may be well aware, many families are still experiencing technical difficulties with the FAFSA. And, as of today (March 21), FAFSA data has only begun to <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidehighered.com%2Fnews%2Fadmissions%2Ftraditional-age%2F2024%2F03%2F18%2Feducation-dept-begins-sending-student-aid-forms-colleges&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cd2067280376e4cf1c28708dc49ca7c6e%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638466381413202948%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gfiNhjat1VbocJl81EETGtMKgDZNlZQGbgT1J0dQH%2B0%3D&reserved=0">trickle out to colleges on a very small scale</a>…and that process is also not free from complications.</p><p><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nacacnet.org%2Fenrollment-deadlines-directory-2024%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cd2067280376e4cf1c28708dc49ca7c6e%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638466381413213573%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OcWh0bRhO6EM%2FJQnWY06BBejL%2B2H6QggLSozAncHaE8%3D&reserved=0">Some colleges have pushed back their commitment deadlines</a> for admitted students as a result. However, many colleges that require the lengthy CSS Profile will still hold students to a May 1 reply date as they can generate accurate financial aid offers based upon the data provided within the CSS.</p><p>Here are some resources that may help some families with the FAFSA, especially those where a parent contributor does not have a SSN.</p><p><b>Understanding FAFSA</b> (updated for this cycle) <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funderstandingfafsa.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cd2067280376e4cf1c28708dc49ca7c6e%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638466381413222086%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ocUJlkhl%2BQ6gW%2FiGR9rz8D5zS1BtHnuB95%2BGpGjpyoQ%3D&reserved=0">https://understandingfafsa.org/</a></p><p><b>Updates for FAFSA Contributors:</b> <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ed.gov%2FfafsaContributorUpdates&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cd2067280376e4cf1c28708dc49ca7c6e%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638466381413229276%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RFixxfaujtbPXTZwyh9Y0YQheGsg3NctA8sSNeBYD1A%3D&reserved=0">https://www.ed.gov/fafsaContributorUpdates</a></p><p><b>Tip Sheet for Parents Without SSNs:</b> <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.ed.gov%2Ffinaid%2Finfo%2Fapply%2Fbetter-fafsa-contributor-tip-sheet.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cd2067280376e4cf1c28708dc49ca7c6e%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638466381413235341%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uMiofDDxaoviUyNT2R3GgxyPfRGUGTjrJl8J4XtmU4I%3D&reserved=0">https://www2.ed.gov/finaid/info/apply/better-fafsa-contributor-tip-sheet.pdf</a></p><p>If you are still having trouble filing the FAFSA, try to connect with <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudentaid.gov%2Fhelp-center%2Fcontact&data=05%7C02%7Cringram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cd2067280376e4cf1c28708dc49ca7c6e%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638466381413241756%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=F%2F%2BwuhvshB9HVGb7GkK8XOn00D8lO9Y5kd4MNRFqPkc%3D&reserved=0">FAFSA support</a> when you have the time, and let your college financial aid offices know why you’ve been unable to file a FAFSA as needed.</p>
