FAFSA 2025-2026 login stuck with blinking blue dot - can't access application

same here!! been trying since yesterday morning and cant get past that blue loading dot thing. so frustrating! called the number and was on hold for like an hour before i gave up

This is a known issue with the FSA system when there's high traffic volume. The 2025-2026 FAFSA just opened last week, so millions of students are trying to access it simultaneously. Try logging in very early morning (like 5-6am) or late night (after midnight) when server load is lower. Also, make sure you're using the most up-to-date browser version and have JavaScript enabled.

I had this problem last year lol. The blue dot means its loading but sometimes it just gets stuck forever! What worked for me was using incognito/private browsing mode. No idea why that fixed it but it did

The blinking blue dot is SO ANNOYING! I dealt with this for DAYS last week. What finally worked was going to account settings, signing out of ALL devices (there's a specific button for this), waiting 30 minutes, then signing back in. Something about session conflicts between devices causes this. Also, check if your internet connection is stable - my campus wifi was causing issues but my hotspot worked fine.

i tryed for 5 days straignt with that blue dot thing did evrything people said i should i even went to my schools financial aid office and they couldnt fix it either! ended up missing my first deadline BUT dont panic because i called fafsa and they said cause of all the problems with the new system theyre being flexable with deadlines this year

If you're still having trouble after trying the technical fixes mentioned above, I highly recommend using Claimyr to reach Federal Student Aid agents directly. I was stuck with the same blue dot issue for days until I used their service to get through to a live agent who reset something on my account. Their site is claimyr.com and you can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent explained that sometimes your account gets stuck in a weird state where it thinks you're already logged in from another session. They can force reset it from their end, which fixed my issue immediately.

UPDATE: The Federal Student Aid office just posted on their social media that they're aware of the "persistent loading" issue (the blue dot) affecting some users. They're working on a fix and recommend trying again in 24-48 hours. They've also confirmed that schools will be notified of the technical issues and advised to make accommodations for affected students.

If you're still having trouble, here's exactly what worked for me: 1. Clear browser cache completely (not just cookies) 2. Restart router/modem 3. Try a completely different network (like mobile data instead of wifi) 4. Use the FSA ID site directly first (https://fsaid.ed.gov) to confirm login works there 5. THEN go to studentaid.gov This sequence fixed it for 3 people in my study group who all had the blue dot problem. Something about how the authentication cascades between the two systems.

SUCCESS! I finally got in! For anyone else having this problem, what worked for me was: 1) Signing out of all devices as @profile3 suggested, 2) Waiting about an hour, 3) Using incognito mode on Chrome while connected to my phone's hotspot instead of home wifi. I'm now filling out my application! Thank you to everyone who helped with suggestions!

Just wanted to add another potential solution that worked for my roommate yesterday - she had the same blue dot issue and it turned out her browser had an ad blocker that was interfering with the FAFSA site's loading process. She disabled her ad blocker specifically for studentaid.gov and fsaid.ed.gov and it worked immediately! Also, for anyone still struggling, try logging in during off-peak hours (like very early morning or late at night) when server traffic is lower. The combination of high traffic from the new FAFSA launch and browser extensions seems to be causing most of these issues.

I'm a newcomer here and just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who shared their solutions! I've been dealing with this exact same blue dot issue for the past 3 days and was getting really stressed about my upcoming deadline. Reading through all these different approaches gives me hope that I'll be able to get through eventually. I'm going to try the combination of signing out of all devices, waiting, then using incognito mode with ad blocker disabled that several people mentioned worked for them. It's really reassuring to know that schools are being flexible with deadlines due to these system issues. This community is so helpful!