I am not applying for any federal loans or grants. Why do I have to complete a FAFSA and submit a FAFSA Submission Summary?
DCTAG is a federally funded program; therefore To ensure compliance with federal eligibility requirements, such as citizenship, valid Social Security Numbers, and student loan default status, OSSE requires all applicants complete the FAFSA and provide a valid FAFSA Submission Summary.
I have completed my FAFSA and was selected for verification. If I do not complete the verification process, am I still eligible to complete DCTAG?
Students who complete a FAFSA but do not complete the verification process are not eligible for DCTAG funding.
I am having difficulties with my Federal Student Aid “FSA” ID. How can I get help?
Please visit studentaid.gov if you are having difficulties with your FSA ID. The login page will have links that give you the option of retrieving your FSA ID through your verified email address or by successfully answering your challenge questions.
My Student Aid Index (SAI) has a ‘C’ after the figure. Why is this? What can I do?
A "C" after your SAI figure is a flag informing you that a correction and/or clarification is required. Your FAFSA will provide an explanation of the correction(s) needed under the section titled, "Corrections That Need to Be Made." You must make the correction(s) and/or provide the clarification to FAFSA either online or by contacting FAFSA at 800-433-3243. Until the “C” Flag has been resolved, it is not a valid FAFSA Submission Summary.
Does my SAI number impact how much funding I will receive from the DCTAG?
Your SAI figure has no impact on your award priority or funding for DCTAG, as DCTAG is not a need-based grant. The SAI is part of the process to determine how much federal or institutional assistance you will receive from your college or university.
How is my SAI number calculated?
The US Department of Education uses the information included in the FAFSA to determine the SAI. For more information, please contact FAFSA at 800-433-3243 or visit the US Department of Education’s website, which is studentaid.gov.