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Kelsey Chin
Just checking back - were you able to create your FSA ID and get the process started? One thing that helps speed up verification is making absolutely sure your name, DOB, and SSN match exactly what's on your Social Security card. Even a small mismatch can delay the verification process.
Skylar Neal
•Yes! I created my FSA ID yesterday and got verified this morning, which was faster than I expected. My daughter added me as a contributor and I received the email invitation about an hour ago. Now I'm working on completing my section. Thank you everyone for your help! This new system is so much more complicated than the old one.
Pro tip for anyone else reading this thread: if you're a parent filling out FAFSA in the future, create your FSA ID well BEFORE you plan to start the application process. The verification delay catches many families by surprise, especially when approaching deadlines. Also, for the 2025-2026 FAFSA, remember that the SAI (Student Aid Index) has replaced the old EFC (Expected Family Contribution), and the calculation methods have changed significantly. Many families are seeing different aid amounts than expected because of these formula changes.
Leo McDonald
•This is excellent advice. I'd also add that parents should gather all their financial documents before starting. You'll need your 2023 tax returns, W-2s, and current bank/investment statements. The data retrieval tool will help with IRS information, but you'll still need other financial details ready.
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This happened to me too and it was because my FSA ID password had expired even though I could still log in!! Try updating your FSA ID password first, then wait 30 minutes, THEN try the signature page again. That's what fixed it for me.
Anna Xian
•That's a great suggestion! My FSA ID is probably about a year old now, so maybe the password is due for a refresh. I'll definitely try updating it tonight.
Ev Luca
UPDATE: I tried all of these suggestions and finally got it to work! For anyone else having this problem, here's what fixed it for me: 1. Updated my FSA ID password (thanks @profile9!) 2. Waited 30 minutes 3. Used incognito mode with all extensions disabled 4. Completed the form in one sitting (took about 40 minutes) No more pink error messages and my SAI score showed up immediately after submission! Thanks everyone for your help!
Anna Xian
•Oh my gosh THANK YOU for sharing what worked!! I'm going to follow these exact steps tonight. So relieved to hear you got your SAI score right away too - that gives me hope I can still make my state deadline.
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Jibriel Kohn
this new fafsa is the WORST. why did they have to change everything?? my parents cant even figure out how to link their tax info and now ur saying the birthdate fields dont work either??
The redesign aimed to simplify the process and expand eligibility, which is good in theory. But the implementation has been rocky. For your parents' tax link issues, make sure they're using the exact name as it appears on their tax return (including any middle initials). Case sensitivity matters too.
UPDATE: I got it working!! Combination of using keyboard navigation, disabling my ad blocker, AND clearing cache. Had to do all three for some reason. Thanks everyone for the suggestions! Now onto fighting with the tax information section...
Olivia Kay
•yay!! glad u fixed it! good luck with the rest lol
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Just wondering - has your son decided where he MIGHT go for community college if he does decide to attend in spring? You should add that school to the FAFSA regardless. We were in this position last year and just added all possible schools, even though our son ended up taking fall semester off.
Nina Chan
•He's pretty much narrowed it down to our local community college or possibly the state university if he changes his mind about a gap semester. I'll make sure to list both on the FAFSA.
After reading through the replies, I want to clarify something important - when completing the FAFSA for an undecided student, you should: 1. Complete it by your high school's deadline to ensure graduation eligibility 2. List ALL potential schools (up to 20) that your son might attend 3. Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to minimize errors 4. Save a copy of your confirmation page and SAI calculation If he decides to attend in spring 2026, simply contact the school's financial aid office to confirm his FAFSA is on file. If he changed his mind about which school to attend, he can easily add schools to his FAFSA later through studentaid.gov. There's absolutely NO disadvantage to completing the FAFSA now, even if he doesn't attend until spring or not at all.
Nina Chan
•Thank you! This is super helpful. Will make sure to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and save all confirmation documents. I feel much better about this whole process now.
Fatima Al-Rashid
Great update! I'm glad you took the initiative to contact them before submitting. Getting those forms and specific instructions will make the process much smoother. Just remember that if you do get stuck in the online FAFSA application (which happens often in these special situations), don't hesitate to call their helpline for assistance.
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Aaliyah Jackson
GOOD JOB! That's exactly what you needed to do. Way better than what I did lol. My daughter got way less aid than she should've because I didn't know about this process until too late. Also don't forget you'll have to do this EVERY YEAR you apply for aid, so keep ALL your documentation!
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