Can I delete an incomplete FAFSA form instead of signing with missing information?

Don't delete it! The new FAFSA allows you to go back and edit information even after starting the signature process. Click on the "Edit FAFSA Form" button which should appear on your dashboard. This will reopen all sections and let you complete the missing information. After you've added everything, then you and your parents can sign. The system will save your progress as you go.

I did the same thing last yr and clicked signature anyway cause I was confused and my app got rejected!! had to appeal and it took forEVER. start over its faster trust me

I work in financial aid, and this is actually a common issue with the redesigned FAFSA. Here's the correct process: 1. DO NOT delete your application - you'll lose all your progress 2. On the FAFSA dashboard, look for "Review and Edit" (not "Edit FAFSA Form" as mentioned above) 3. This will allow you to go back through each section and complete missing information 4. Once everything is complete, then proceed with signatures The system won't actually submit until both you and your parents have signed. And remember, even after submission, you can make corrections if needed. If you're having trouble finding the edit option, try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or using a different browser altogether. The FAFSA site has been having intermittent technical issues since the redesign.

I had this EXACT problem last week! The FAFSA website is terrible since they "improved" it. I tried calling the Federal Student Aid hotline for help but was on hold for nearly 2 hours before getting disconnected. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an agent in about 10 minutes. They walked me through how to edit my incomplete application without starting over. Saved me a ton of stress! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ

WAIT DON'T LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE!!! The new FAFSA is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from previous years and most advice online is WRONG! My daughter lost her entire application and had to start over because of bad advice. The new Direct Student Aid (NOT FAFSA ANYMORE BTW) system processes things differently. If it's asking for signatures, you MUST have missed a required field somewhere. The system won't let you sign if something required is missing. Look for red asterisks!!! You probably need to go back page by page. The ENTIRE SYSTEM is broken this year. My daughter's SAI calculation was completely wrong and we had to appeal with all 5 colleges she applied to!!! Sorry for the caps but I'm trying to save you from what we went through!!

Lol this happened to me too. The new FAFSA is such a mess. I just signed it anyway even tho it was incomplete and then went back and did corrections after. Probably not the best way but it worked for me. Just make sure you do the corrections before your schools download your info.

Update: I just checked the studentaid.gov help center, and they added a new guide specifically for this issue. If you're on the signature page but need to go back: 1. Click on the three-line menu icon in the top corner 2. Select "Return to FAFSA form" 3. This will take you back to the section-by-section view 4. Complete any missing sections 5. Then return to the signature process Hope this helps! The redesigned system is definitely creating confusion for many applicants this year.

my brother just went thru this and had to call the fafsa ppl like 5 times to fix it. something about the parent contribution section being glitchy. good luck lol