Important FAFSA Update
Temporary Workaround for Eligible Students without SSNs for Parents or Spouses
- Temporary Fix: A temporary fix is available for eligible students whose parents or spouses do not have a Social Security Number (SSN).
- Full Fix Coming Soon: A full fix to the online FAFSA form for non-SSN contributors will be available in March.
- Visit StudentAid.gov to learn more.
Addressing Delays and Issues:
- Monitoring Delays: We are actively monitoring delays and issues with FAFSA processing to minimize impact.
- We are here for you: Our financial aid office offers personalized assistance to help you navigate the FAFSA process.
- Support Services Available: Use StudentAid.gov to help you understand the changes to the FAFSA and how they may affect you. We offer personalized assistance to answer any of your questions.
New Requirements for Contributors:
- Parent and Spouse Information: Parents and spouses must now create their specific sign-on to complete the form found at StudentAid.gov.
Important Reminders:
- Submit Early: Submit your FAFSA early to ensure maximum financial aid eligibility.
- Include A&M-Victoria School Code: Don't forget to include the school code (013231) on your application.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or need assistance with your FAFSA, please contact our financial aid office. We're here to help you navigate the FAFSA process and make your experience at UHV more affordable.
- Some students will automatically be awarded a Pell Grant.
Families making less than 175% and single parents making less than 225% of the federal poverty level will see their students receive a maximum Federal Pell Grant Minimum Pell Grants will be guaranteed to students from households below 275%, 325%, 350%, or 400% of the poverty level, depending on household structure. SAI will determine Pell awards between the maximum and minimum amounts. - The parent responsible for submitting the FAFSA in cases of divorce or separation has changed.
For dependent students, financial information was previously needed from the parent(s) the student had lived with the most in the last 12 months. With the new FAFSA, financial information will be required from the parent(s) who provided the most financial support to the student. - Family farms and small businesses must be reported as assets.
When required, families must now report the value of their small business or family farm. If the family farm includes the principal place of residence, applicants should determine the total net value of all farm assets and subtract the net value of their principal residence to determine the final value of their farm assets.