FAFSA 2025-26 sign-in button still greyed out - anyone else having this issue?

same here! been trying since tuesday... so frustrating

This happens EVERY SINGLE YEAR with FAFSA!! The website is GARBAGE and they never fix it! I had the exact same issue last year and ended up having to call like 37 times to get through to someone. Even then, the "solution" was to wait THREE DAYS for their system to "reset" whatever that means. Meanwhile my daughter almost missed her school's priority deadline. The whole system is designed to make it as difficult as possible to get aid!

I had this issue yesterday but it's working for me now. Try these troubleshooting steps: 1. Make sure you're using the latest version of your browser 2. Try incognito/private browsing mode 3. Check if you have any browser extensions that might be interfering 4. Try a completely different device if possible 5. Clear your browser cookies specifically for studentaid.gov Also, double-check that you're on the official site (https://studentaid.gov) and not a phishing site. There are a lot of scam FAFSA sites out there.

This is a known issue right now. They're doing a system update to accommodate changes to the 2025-2026 FAFSA simplification rollout. According to their Twitter, sign-in capabilities should be restored by tomorrow evening. If you're worried about missing your school's priority deadline, you should contact your school's financial aid office directly. Most schools are aware of the FAFSA system issues and many are extending their priority deadlines accordingly. Also, while the button appears "greyed out" on some browsers, it might actually still be clickable - try clicking it anyway even if it looks disabled.

i had this issue 2! what fixed it for me was using microsoft edge (weirdly enough) and turning off my vpn. also make sure ur javascript is enabled. my friend said his wasnt working cuz his adblocker was somehow messing with the login page

If you need to get through to someone at Federal Student Aid ASAP, try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was dealing with a similar issue last month and spent days trying to get through on the phone with no luck. Claimyr got me connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent I spoke with was able to confirm it was a system issue on their end and gave me documentation to provide to my school proving I'd attempted to submit before the deadline. Saved me a ton of stress!

This happened to me last year with my daughter's FAFSA too. We were so worried about missing deadlines but then my neighbor who works in the financial aid office at the community college told me this happens every year when they do updates. Not sure why they don't just put a big notice on the website explaining the downtime! Anyway I'm sure it'll be back up soon but definitely call your school to let them know you're trying.

Has anyone tried the mobile app? I remember reading somewhere that sometimes the app works when the website is having issues. I haven't tried it myself though.

Quick update - just checked FAFSA's official social media and they posted that the sign-in functionality should be fully restored by 9pm Eastern time tonight. They're completing database maintenance related to the new SAI calculations for the 2025-2026 application cycle.

For those worried about deadlines: I work at a university financial aid office, and I can confirm that most schools are aware of these system issues. If your school has a February deadline, you should email their financial aid office explaining the situation. Most institutions will grant extensions when FAFSA has system-wide issues like this. Just make sure to document your attempts to access the system (screenshots with dates/times can help).

I'm having the exact same issue! Been trying since Monday and the sign-in button is completely unresponsive. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and solutions here. I'm going to try disabling my adblocker like Logan suggested, and I'll definitely reach out to my school's financial aid office tomorrow morning to let them know about the situation. It's reassuring to hear from Mila that most schools are understanding about these technical issues. Fingers crossed it's working again by 9pm tonight like Ethan mentioned!

Just wanted to give everyone an update - I tried again after 9pm Eastern like Ethan mentioned and the sign-in button is working now! Was able to log in and access my FAFSA application without any issues. For anyone still having problems, I'd definitely recommend trying again now. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions in this thread - it really helped knowing I wasn't the only one dealing with this issue and that there were actual steps I could take to resolve it!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact same nightmare last year! The FAFSA system seems to have these mysterious outages every time they do updates, and they're terrible at communicating when it's happening. I'm so glad to see from the recent comments that it's working again - Lilly and Emma, thanks for confirming! For future reference, I've found that following @FederalStudentAid on Twitter is actually helpful since they do post updates there (even though it's not always timely). Also, screenshot everything when you're having issues - dates, times, error messages - because some schools will ask for documentation if you need an extension. Hope everyone gets their applications submitted without any more stress!

This is such a relief to read! I've been panicking for the last two days thinking I was doing something wrong. The sign-in button has been completely unresponsive for me too, and I tried all the usual troubleshooting steps. It's so frustrating that they don't put clear notices on the website when they're doing maintenance - would save everyone so much stress! I'm going to try again now that others are saying it's working, and I'll definitely contact my school's financial aid office first thing tomorrow to let them know about the delays. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions - this thread has been a lifesaver!

Just went through this exact same frustration last week! The greyed-out sign-in button issue seems to happen pretty regularly during their system updates. I'm glad to see from the recent comments that it's working again now. For anyone who might face this in the future, I found that having multiple backup plans really helps - like having the financial aid office contact info saved, taking screenshots for documentation, and even trying different devices/networks. The FAFSA system can be so unreliable during peak times, but at least this community is great at sharing solutions and supporting each other through these stressful situations!