Can I delete and restart my FAFSA application after multiple correction errors?

Unfortunately, you can't completely delete a FAFSA application once it's been submitted. But there are a couple options that might help. First, have you tried using the correction function through your parent account rather than having your daughter log in? Sometimes the student view has synchronization issues but corrections can still be processed through the parent side. Also, try clearing both your browsers' caches and cookies before logging in again - I've seen weird technical issues resolve after doing that.

same thing happened 2 me. so frustrating!! my son's application disappeared from his account too. we ended up having to use different browsers (chrome for me, firefox for him) and somehow that worked?? no idea why but worth trying

As someone who works in a university financial aid office, I can clarify a few things. You cannot delete a submitted FAFSA application, but you can make unlimited corrections. The issue you're describing with the student view showing nothing sounds like a synchronization problem between parent and student FSA IDs. Here's what I recommend: 1. Wait 48 hours after making corrections before having your daughter log in (the systems need time to sync) 2. Make sure you're both using the correct FSA IDs and passwords 3. Try accessing the site during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening) 4. If you're still having issues after that, you need to speak with a FAFSA technical support specialist specifically, not just any representative The good news is that most schools can see that you've submitted even if there are pending corrections, so your daughter likely won't miss priority deadlines.

I went through this exact nightmare last year with my son's FAFSA. The SAI calculation kept changing and his application would vanish from his account. We spent weeks trying to reach someone at Federal Student Aid who could actually help instead of reading from a script. After calling and getting disconnected 9 times, I found Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me through to an actual person in under 20 minutes. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent was able to reset something on the backend that fixed our sync issues between accounts. Saved us from missing deadlines for sure.

why is FAFSA so BROKEN?!? Every single year its somethin new. Last year they rolled out that new formula and their whole website crashed for like a month. The year before my daughter's info got deleted randomly. Now this sync problem everyone's having. How are families supposed to get financial aid when the system is such garbage????

For those experiencing the sync issues between parent and student accounts, there's a technical explanation. The new FAFSA Simplification Act implementation changed how parent and student data is linked in the system. When multiple corrections are submitted in short succession, it can create a processing queue that sometimes causes the student view to temporarily show no application. In addition to the suggestions I made earlier, you can also try the following: 1. Call FSA and specifically request a "dependency linkage review" - this is the technical term for fixing the issue where a student can't see an application their parent can see 2. If you're approaching deadlines, contact your school's financial aid office directly and let them know you're experiencing technical difficulties with FAFSA - many schools have processes for handling these situations 3. Take screenshots of any error messages to share with both FSA and your schools

Have you tried logging in using an incognito/private browser window? That sometimes helps with the FAFSA site. Also make sure your daughter is using her own FSA ID and not yours. My nephew accidentally kept trying to use his mom's FSA ID and it caused similar issues.

After going through this exact nightmare, I can confirm what others have said - you CANNOT delete a FAFSA application once submitted, but you CAN make unlimited corrections. The fix that finally worked for us was having my son create a completely new FSA ID. Apparently his original one had become corrupted somehow in their system. After creating the new ID and waiting 3 days for processing, we were able to link it to our existing application and finally complete everything. It's an extreme solution but might be worth considering if nothing else works.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this - the FAFSA system can be incredibly frustrating! As a newcomer here, I've been reading through everyone's suggestions and they're all really helpful. One thing I'd add that might help: if you do end up calling FSA again, try calling right when they open (8am ET) - I've found the wait times are much shorter then and you're more likely to get someone who isn't rushed. Also, keep a detailed log of every call you make (date, time, representative name if they give it, what they told you to do) because it helps when you have to call back and explain what you've already tried. The technical specialists seem to appreciate when you can show you've already gone through the basic troubleshooting steps. Good luck - you'll get through this!