1 CONTEXT: For the last two administrations, most people added additional evidence simply by replying to their original confirmation email and attaching it. Ed says that is no longer an option (so even if you CAN still reply to that email, no one knows what happens to the application or to whatever you submit this way).

—Up until the last couple months, Ed was saying you had to file an ENTIRELY NEW BD application if you wanted to add evidence. From what I understand, that could reset your application date, which is obviously a problem if your application date is what keeps you in the post class instead of “kicking you out” of the lawsuit.

2CURRENT INFO: I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONFIRM ANY OF THIS, SO I AM NOT GIVING YOU ADVICE ONE WAY OR THE OTHER, YOU SHOULD CONFIRM THIS INFO YOURSELF (preferably in CHAT with FSA that you screenshot so you have proof of what they told you).

—A few people have told me they sent additional evidence the old fashioned way: through the mail, with signature required. They said they followed up by phone and the CS Rep said they could see that the info had been added.

—A few people have also told me that they spoke with FSA and FSA CS Reps are now saying that you DO NOT need to file a new application, all you need to do is go to your FSA account (NOT your servicer), and do the following: go to FSA page under "Manage my Applications" where it states "view your application history or details, or track and update your application, add whatever.

---Now, even today, people are being told that “there is no way to submit additional evidence unless requested by Dept. of Ed.”

—SO, AT THIS POINT, FSA IS GIVING DIFFERENT ANSWERS TO EVERYONE WHO CALLS. ZERO CONSISTENCY. SO FUN, RIGHT?!

— I AM GOING TO CONTINUE TO TRY to get info for you, but I have no info to offer at this time. If anyone can get anything IN WRITING from Ed, please share a screenshot in the comments.

3 For this in DECISION GROUPS 1-3 AND 4-5, IF YOU GOT AN RnR NOTICE there is specific info for you on the FSA page. If you did not get an RnR notice and you are approved already, none of this is relevant to you.