Proof of FAFSA Completion
Once you've submitted your FAFSA Application, you'll receive a confirmation email from the U.S. Department of Education (donotreply@studentaid.gov) The subject line will read "We’ve Received Your FAFSA Form".
- Save that email on your device - PDF preferred.
- Upload by clicking 'Add File' button at the bottom of this form. You may block out the Data Release Number (DRN) if you would like.
Here's an example of what that email might look like:
Subject: FAFSA Confirmation Page Email - Action Required/Information Available
Dear [Your Name]
This email confirms that your 2026–27 FAFSA form has been successfully submitted to Federal Student Aid.
Confirmation Number: F12345678910
Submission Date: [Date and Time of Submission]
Data Release Number (DRN): 4321
What Happens Next
You will be notified when your FAFSA is processed, usually within 1–3 days for online submissions. Your FAFSA information will be sent to your chosen schools for determining your financial aid eligibility. Schools will contact you for additional information or with your financial aid offer. Contact your schools if you have questions about your financial aid package.
Eligibility Information
Estimated Student Aid Index (SAI): 008550
The SAI is a number from –1500 to 999999, calculated from your FAFSA information, used by schools to determine federal aid eligibility. It is not the amount of aid you will receive or what you owe.
Estimated Federal Pell Grant Eligibility: You may be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
Other Federal Student Aid: You may also qualify for other federal grants, scholarships, and/or work-study.
Important: Keep your DRN private.
For more information, visit studentaid.gov or contact the FSAIC at 1-800-433-3243.
Sincerely,
Federal Student Aid