<p>I stupidly filled out the application on FAFSA.com and I paid the $80 fee. I did a little googling and I'm no longer concerned about identity theft, but I am concerned about whether or not they will correctly file my application.</p>
<p>Should I fill out the application on the actual FAFSA site even though I already filled out the one on FAFSA.com, or will that mess up the process?</p>
<p>I think you just wasted money, but I assume they still forward the information to the Feds.</p>
<p>Everyone should remember that the F in FAFSA is for free.</p>
<p>Honestly, I wish the feds would just buy and close that domain name…I wonder how many kids get suckered into paying $80 for something that’s free every year?</p>
<p>I just read in Sat NY Times there is a new federal Consumer watchdog group. Maybe this should be one of their activities to champion. I would also try to contact the FAFSA.com people and ask them to cancell and refund your money. Make a big stink that you will call your congressman and Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau. Also, if you have a local tv station with a “7 on your side” consumer program, maybe they can shame these people…
maybe they will give your $$ back. Also, other companies scam on the freecreditreport site that the Govt sponsors with similar names for not for free services. Caveat emptor</p>
<p>also, if you paid by credit card, call them and see if they will dispute the transaction… but call them immediately. Explain the situation, that the website was misleading and you believe a scam. Most are very accomodating… of course then you will have to file the fafsa yourself…</p>
<p>Amelieee - So how did it turn out? Contesting it with your credit card co is an excellent idea by jerseygirl in CT. We both have Jersey roots, I guess thats why we both stick up for our rights :)</p>
<p>If you need to do the CSS, it will create most of the FAFSA data for you that you can print out and use. Also, many of the SW tax packages (like taxact) will also print out the FAFSA numbers you need. Basically, the FAFSA is not that hard to do. Ask your parents to help you. Good Luck!</p>
<p>I think you can ask them to give you the PIN number (or re-apply a new pin number) then go to the federal FAFSA site to change the password. This may help you get back your control. I have not tried this. I posted a warning about this site before.</p>
<p>(I hope someone’s still here…)</p>
<p>I’m so stupid-- I thought it was real, submitted, and paid. I’m going to call the credit card company, but what I’m really worried about is my and my parents’ information-- is there anything I can do!? I know another poster said earlier that they stopped worrying about ID theft, if they’re still around, can they tell me how that turned out?! </p>
<p>I’m worried sick :(</p>