Can't find the FAFSA student summary page - where is it located?

its under the my fafsa tab. click on view processed fafsa and then there should be a summary tab at the top somewhere

The FAFSA summary can be found by following these steps: 1. Log into studentaid.gov with your student's FSA ID 2. Click on "My FAFSA" in the main menu 3. Under "FAFSA Status," click on the most recent application (should say "Processed" if it's been completed) 4. You'll see a page with tabs across the top - one should say "Summary" 5. Click that Summary tab to view all the application information If you don't see the Summary tab, it's possible your application hasn't fully processed yet, which can take 3-5 business days. Are you seeing a "Processing" status instead of "Processed"?

I HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM!!! It's like they deliberately make it confusing. The summary isn't actually called "summary" in all places. Sometimes it's labeled as "Processed FAFSA Information" or "FAFSA Confirmation." Also, if you're using a phone, some of the tabs don't display properly and you might need to scroll horizontally to see all options. Drove me NUTS for days! Try logging in from a laptop if you're using mobile.

When I was looking for my son's summary, I eventually found it but it wasn't where I expected. The thing with FAFSA is that they sometimes update the website layout without telling anyone. What worked last year might be in a completely different spot this year. So frustrating!

To add to what others have said, there are actually multiple types of "summaries" in the FAFSA system that can cause confusion: 1. The **Application Summary** - This appears right after completing the FAFSA but before submitting it. It's a review of all your answers. 2. The **Confirmation Page** - This appears immediately after submission and has your confirmation number and estimated SAI. 3. The **Processed Results Summary** - This is what most people mean by "the summary." It appears after the FAFSA has been processed (3-5 days) and shows your official SAI calculation and which schools will receive your information. The third one is likely what you're looking for. If your application status says "Processed" but you still can't find it, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser altogether. Some users have reported issues with certain browsers not displaying all tabs correctly on studentaid.gov.

I've been trying to help students navigate the FAFSA portal for years and honestly, their website is terrible. If you're really stuck, I'd recommend trying to reach Federal Student Aid directly. Their standard number is almost impossible to get through to, but I recently discovered a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you bypass the wait times when calling Federal Student Aid. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ that shows how it works. I was skeptical at first, but it saved me literally hours of frustration when I was dealing with a similar navigation issue for a student I was helping.

did u try clicking "view processed fafsa" instead of "view fafsa"? there different

Omg the FAFSA website is the WORST. I spent like 3 hours trying to find my daughter's SAI number last month. Have you tried looking at the PDF version? Sometimes it's easier to just download the whole thing as a PDF (there should be a "Print/Download" button somewhere) and then all the info is there without having to click through a million tabs.

UPDATE: We finally found it! Thank you all for your help. It was exactly where @profile2 said it would be, but we needed to use a laptop instead of the phone like @profile5 suggested. The mobile version of the site doesn't show all the tabs properly. For anyone else with this issue - definitely use a computer rather than a phone, and look for the tabs at the top of the page after clicking on "View Processed FAFSA" (not just "View FAFSA" which is a different thing apparently). The download PDF option was also helpful as a backup.

So glad you got it figured out! The mobile vs desktop issue with studentaid.gov is such a common problem that catches so many families off guard. It's honestly ridiculous that in 2025 we still have to deal with a government website that doesn't work properly on phones. Your experience will definitely help other parents who run into the same frustrating situation - the distinction between "View FAFSA" and "View Processed FAFSA" is something that trips up a lot of people!

This entire thread is a perfect example of why the FAFSA website desperately needs better user experience design! As a newcomer here, I'm taking notes on all these workarounds for when I inevitably run into the same issues with my own kid's FAFSA next year. The fact that there are THREE different types of summaries and the mobile site doesn't work properly is just mind-boggling for a federal website that millions of families depend on. Really appreciate everyone sharing their solutions - this is exactly the kind of community help that makes navigating these bureaucratic systems bearable!