<p>OKAY. So I submitted my FAFSA and signed it electronically. One school has received it, while the UCs haven't and I'm confused as hell. I also chose that I was dependent, and then they stated I was independent and didn't need to put info about my parents. Can someone help me? If I make corrections, do they send the updated FAFSA to the school or does the school receive all of my applications if I correct it multiple times? And I'm going to be an incoming freshman for the year 2010-2011, does that mean I fill out the form for "2010-2011"? I'm so lost. Why do I get emails saying I haven't submitted my FAFSA when i signed it? -____- sorry. I'm freaking out sooooo much.</p>
<p>Stop freaking out. When you correct it make sure every answer is correct. Did you perhaps put down the wrong birthdate? Did you make a copy before you sent it so you can check your answers?</p>
<p>On JHU’s website it says that they will not mark FAFSA as “received” until around February, regardless of when you submitted. Maybe the UC’s are doing the same thing.</p>
<p>You must have submitted it if one school has received it.</p>
<p>Are you 24 years old? You’re not a vet are you? </p>
<p>Yes, you fill out the 2010-2011 form?</p>
<p>If you’re a typical high school kid, then you must have put some info in wrong if it thinks you are independent.</p>
<p>ok theres a section for “you and your spouses income” i dont have a spouse. do i just leave it blank? but it asks for the tax return. and i have to choose an option…</p>
<p>leave the spouse part blank…</p>
<p>But, are you almost 24 years old or older?</p>
<p>Why is it saying that you’re independent?</p>
<p>no i’m 17. i really have no clue why it says i’m independent.</p>
<p>There are a number of questions on the FAFSA that are answered Yes/no and they determine FAFSA dependency. If you answer YES to any of the questions…it will tell you that you are independent…</p>
<p>Are you married?
Do you have a bachelor’s degree?
Are you a veteran?
Are you an orphan or ward of the state?
Do you have a child that you support?
Is your birthday before____ ? (I don’t remember the exact date but it would indicate that you are going to be 24 soon).</p>
<p>If you answered YES (even by mistake) to any of these questions…the form would tell you that you are independent.</p>
<p>At this point…did you happen to print out your FAFSA before you submitted it? If so…CHECK the answers to the questions. See if you put a wrong answer by mistake.</p>
<p>Also…did you provide the PARENT information on the submitted FAFSA? That is important because if you are really a dependent student you MUST provide that.</p>