Error Re: Family Size On UC Application

Transfer Students UC Transfers
1

Hey y’all. So I have pulled myself into a confusing loop.

I initially put my family size from 5 (last year) to 4 (this year) because my eldest brother is now considered independent. For some false belief I had, I thought I made a mistake on the age you had to be to be considered independent and thus included it in the TAU that I meant to keep my family size as 5.
Now, I am back to the realization that he is considered independent, making my family size 4. But the TAU is now closed.

I was wondering if this was something to be concerned about? I’m not too worried about this, especially because the official documentation from FAFSA shows the family size as 4 and they would probably check that as confirmation rather than only looking at the UC App info. But I wanted to put this up asking if anyone thinks I should email any of the schools regarding this issue even though decisions will be released very soon?

Please and thank you in advance!

2

I believe they will simply adjust the amount, if needed.

3

You can update your fafsa at anytime, and that’s what really determines your financial aid. If/ when you’re accepted, just make any needed changes, and your aid will get adjusted accordingly.

4

@2016Candles you meant school financial aid package or fafsa app?

5

You can update FAFSA anytine. Your school gets notified of any changes made, and then the school, will adjust your package if necessary.