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UPDATE: For those still struggling with this issue, I found another workaround. If you can't add schools after signing, try this: 1. Log in with the PARENT'S FSA ID (not the student's) 2. Go to the "FAFSA Status" section 3. Select the student's application 4. Click "Make Correction" 5. Navigate directly to the School Selection page 6. Add schools there 7. Re-submit with electronic signatures This worked for us when nothing else would. It seems there's a bug specifically in the student view of the application but not in the parent correction pathway. Hope this helps someone!
Thank you SO MUCH! This actually worked! I logged in with my FSA ID instead of my son's, went through the correction process, and was able to add all his schools. Then we both had to re-sign, but it went through immediately. What a relief!
For anyone still having issues, I want to clarify an important point: if you're working on the 2025-2026 FAFSA and experiencing the school selection bug, this is happening because the new SAI formula implementation is still being optimized. The best approach is: 1. Document the error with screenshots 2. Email the financial aid offices at your target schools explaining the technical issue 3. Most schools are well aware of these problems and have provisional processes in place And remember, even if you do get the application submitted with schools listed, your SAI calculation may still be delayed due to processing backlogs. The good news is most schools have adjusted their internal deadlines to accommodate these widespread system issues.
This is reassuring. I emailed my son's top choice school and they responded saying they're granting extensions for anyone experiencing technical difficulties with FAFSA. They asked us to document the errors and submit proof of attempts to complete the application.
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The Federal Student Aid website has been a DISASTER this year!!! I'm convinced they're deliberately making it difficult so fewer people get financial aid. They can claim they're "offering" all this money while making the system so broken nobody can actually complete the application! WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!
While the frustration is understandable, there's no evidence of deliberate obstruction. The issues are most likely related to the significant overhaul of the FAFSA system for 2025-2026, which changed from the old EFC to the new SAI calculation model. Any major system update of this scale typically has bugs that need to be worked out. It's unfortunate timing but not a conspiracy.
UPDATE: I followed the advice from this thread and FINALLY got it fixed! For anyone having the same issue, what worked was: 1. Clearing my browser cache completely 2. Using Chrome instead of Safari 3. Re-signing both student and parent sections even though they showed as complete 4. Staying on each page for at least 30 seconds before proceeding (weird but it worked!) AND most importantly - I used Claimyr to reach a Federal Student Aid agent who manually verified the signatures were received on their end. The agent confirmed there was a known issue with signature verification for some accounts and put a note on my file. My FAFSA now shows as fully processed with an SAI score! Thanks everyone for your help!
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When I was filling out FAFSA for my daughter last month, I got so frustrated with the whole process!! I spent like 4 hours on their stupid website and then they had the nerve to ask for verification too. Does anyone know if all parents get selected for verification or just some? I'm wondering if I'll have to go through this again next year.
Verification is partly random and partly based on specific answers in your application. About 30% of all FAFSA applications get selected for verification. Factors that increase your chances include having used rounded numbers on your application, being self-employed, having filed tax amendments, or having discrepancies between reported information and IRS data. Being selected once doesn't necessarily mean you'll be selected again next year.
UPDATE: I submitted my verification documents yesterday (thank you all for the advice!) and got an email this morning saying my verification was complete. Just checked my son's status and you were all right - his application is now being processed! They're calculating his SAI now. I also called his top choice school and explained the situation. They were super understanding and gave him a 2-week extension on the deposit deadline since so many students are having FAFSA delays. Thank you all so much for helping me understand how this works!!
That's great news! Glad everything is moving forward now. The new FAFSA system is so confusing - they really should explain the process better.
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When my son went to college in 2023 they didn't care that my husband died they still asked for all his information on the FAFSA can you believe it?? I had to call them like 5 times to explain he was DECEASED and they kept sending verification requests for his tax forms!!! The system is BROKEN!!! I'm still angry about it tbh
That absolutely shouldn't have happened. When a parent is deceased, you indicate that on the FAFSA and no information should be requested from them. If you encounter this issue (hopefully you won't with the new FAFSA system), immediately request to speak with a financial aid supervisor or director, not just a front-line staff member.
Thank you all so much for the advice and support. I feel much more prepared now. I'll definitely start getting organized with all the documentation, help my triplets create their FSA IDs in advance, and submit as close to December 1st as possible. I'll also look into the Social Security survivor benefits and start researching schools with good aid packages for multiples. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share your experiences and expertise!
Henrietta Beasley
Just wanted to update - I tried the "Make FAFSA Corrections" button yesterday for my signature issue and it worked! Took about 24 hours for the status to update to "processing" instead of the signature error. Make sure both you and your son go through the signature process again, and double-check that you're actually clicking the "I agree to sign electronically" checkbox. It's small and easy to miss.
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AaliyahAli
•Thank you so much for sharing your success! I tried the corrections option last night and made sure we both checked those tiny signature boxes. Status still shows the error but I'm hoping it updates by tomorrow. It's reassuring to hear it worked for you!
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Evelyn Kim
Quick update for anyone with this issue: The Department of Education just released a statement acknowledging the signature error affecting thousands of 2025-2026 FAFSA applicants. They're implementing a system fix this weekend. If you've been experiencing this problem, check your status again on Monday - many applications should be automatically corrected without further action needed. They're also extending all internal processing deadlines by two weeks to accommodate these delays.
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AaliyahAli
•This is such a relief to hear! Where did you see this announcement? I've been checking the FSA website but didn't notice anything about this fix. Hoping our application gets automatically corrected!
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Evelyn Kim
•It was emailed to financial aid offices this morning and should be posted on studentaid.gov soon. If your status doesn't update by Tuesday, I'd still recommend calling or using one of the other methods suggested earlier, but hopefully the automatic fix will work for most people affected by this specific signature issue.
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