<p>I just received my citizenship status (as in an official passport) about 2 weeks ago (before that I was a legal resident alien). Having received this information, I filed my FAFSA as a citizen. However, the SAR report came back with a notice under factors affecting eligibility that I was not documented in the Social Security department as a citizen yet. It advises me to "show proof to my schools" of my citizenship.</p>
<p>What I know is that it usually takes some time for the s.s. department to process the information, I believe, though how much time it would take I don't know. Now, because FAFSA don't have confirmation of this, am I currently not eligible for any aid whatsoever? Such as pell grants and etc.?</p>
<p>Also, how do my colleges see this? Are they going to ask me for proof and such? Or do I have to send it in myself? If so, when? Is my fafsa report not valid until they the citizenship confirmation?</p>
<p>I'm very lost about what to do. Can anyone please give me some steps as to what I should do now?</p>
<p>Yours is a unique question and it is best that you contact FAFSA and/or your colleges directly.</p>
<p>Make sure they understand what you are asking. If necessary, ask the FAFSA rep to speak to a supervisor to make sure you receive the correct answer.</p>
<p>I called last week and only had to wait 30 seconds to get connected. It was well worth the phone call.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>You need to file for certificate of citizenship form N-600you can google it to download or get from your INS department/ cost sround $300 and takes 6 months to 1 year to process. Correct your FAFSA with your permanent resident number and explain to shools that what is happening.</p>
<p>Call the schools and see what they require. Some won't care unless you are admitted and decide to attend, at which point they'll probably just require you to send them a copy of your passport.</p>
<p>The SS Admin. couldn't verify my citizenship either (although I've been one for a few years now) and I called all my schools' finaid offices. Some told me to not do anything as of yet, and some told me to send in a copy of my passport when I am accepted and choose to attend. So it depends on your colleges...</p>