FAFSA Glitch: Dad's Contributor Section Says 'No Activity' After Invitation - Help!

Ugh, FAFSA can be such a pain! 🙄 I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried clearing your browser cache and cookies? Sometimes that helps with weird glitches like this.

I swear, the FAFSA system is held together with duct tape and prayers 😂 Have you tried calling their helpline? They might be able to troubleshoot it for you.

Here's what worked for me when I had a similar issue: 1. Log out of your FAFSA account completely 2. Clear your browser cache and cookies (as someone else mentioned) 3. Use a different email address to send the invitation to your dad 4. Have your dad try accessing the link from a different device (like his phone instead of a computer) 5. If all else fails, you might need to start a new FAFSA application and re-enter everything 😕 Hope this helps! Let us know if you get it figured out.

idk if this helps, but my cousin had a similar problem and it turned out her dad's email had a typo in it. Double-check that the email address is 100% correct!

Ugh, FAFSA is the worst! 🤮 Why do they make it so complicated? It's like they don't want us to get financial aid or something.

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Have you tried turning it off and on again? 😂 jk jk... but seriously, sometimes logging out and back in can fix weird glitches like this.

This might sound crazy, but try accessing the FAFSA site using incognito/private browsing mode. Sometimes it bypasses weird caching issues.

I had this exact same issue last month! The "no activity" message is super frustrating. What finally worked for me was having my dad create his own FSA ID first (if he doesn't have one already) at studentaid.gov, then I resent the invitation. Apparently sometimes the system gets confused if the contributor doesn't have an FSA ID set up beforehand. Also make sure he's clicking the link in the email within 45 days - they expire! Hope this helps and you get it sorted out soon 🤞

Oh man, this is bringing back nightmares from when I was applying! 😅 I remember having the exact same "no activity" issue with my mom's contributor section. What ended up working for me was actually having her log out of ANY existing FSA account she might have had open in another tab, then clicking the invitation link again. Sometimes the system gets confused if there are multiple sessions running. Also - and this might sound weird - but try having your dad click the link on his phone instead of a computer. Mobile seems to handle the FAFSA invitations better for some reason. Good luck, and don't give up! The system is definitely glitchy but it'll work eventually.

I went through this exact same nightmare last year! The "no activity" glitch is so common it's ridiculous. Here's what finally worked for me after trying everything else: 1. Have your dad completely close all browser windows and restart his browser 2. Make sure he's NOT logged into any other government sites (like IRS, SSA, etc.) 3. Have him go directly to studentaid.gov and log in with his FSA ID there first 4. THEN click the invitation link from the email The key seems to be establishing that FSA session first before clicking the FAFSA invitation. Something about how their authentication system works gets confused otherwise. Also pro tip: if you're still having issues, try submitting the FAFSA during off-peak hours (like early morning or late evening). The system is less glitchy when fewer people are using it. Hang in there - I know it's super stressful but you'll get through it! 💪