DS and I each got an email notification. I must have put in my email when I set up my Federal account, in order to sign the FAFSA. We are close on stuff like this, so when I got mine, I reached out and he forwarded his to me. Then I accessed the SAR with his permission. (This year, we actually did the FAFSA together, on Skype, and I encouraged him to read over all the parent info I put in and ask any questions he wanted. I don’t think he had any.)
No, he really doesn’t understand all the ins and outs of our finances, but I explained the mistake to him, and he certainly knows that his dad doesn’t have that kind of income. He understands that some of my income was put on a line relating to his dad, and that it decreased our EFC.
I am inclined to wait for our FA package. Maybe they’ll figure it out and fix it again before then. If not, we will have a chance to discuss it after he’s done with finals. I don’t want to stress him about it right now, and I don’t think there’s any big rush.
I do appreciate everyone’s thoughts and comments.Lots of food for thought.