Process of Updating Aid

Bearly
Fri, 01 May 2015 22:35:42 +0000

Hello, I decided to post this here (for now) rather than the Financial Aid forum because I want to ask specifically UC students/those familiar with the UC system.

Brief context: I submitted my FAFSA with both of my parents’ incomes in January, even though they have been separated for some time (not divorced, just separated). I assumed they had to be legally divorced to only submit one, but I am making that correction now and updating my FAFSA with only one parent (the parent I’m living with more, since they’re living in separate residences), something that will change my aid by quite a lot.

I’m posting this to ask if there’s anyone who’s been through a similar experience with updating UC financial aid or making FAFSA corrections–was that all you had to do? Update your FAFSA and wait several business days and the UC(s) in question updated your aid? Or do you have to push forward for it, maybe even submit an appeal? I’m wondering because I need to see my updated aid for a few schools as soon as I can, or if my aid will even be updated given how late it is.

As always, any answers are appreciated even if they’re tips/general advice, just wondering about UC’s financial aid update process. Thanks!