FAFSA application disappeared after parent signature - now saying no application exists?

omg same thing happened to my brother last week!! the whole thing jsut disappeared after my mom signed it. we had to call fsa like 6 times before we got through to anyone

This is a known issue with the new FAFSA system. The application isn't actually gone - there's a sync issue between the student and parent portals. What you need to do is: 1. Both of you log out completely 2. Have your daughter log in first 3. Instead of trying to create a new application, have her go to "Manage My FSA ID" and verify all her information is correct 4. Then check the "Application Status" section, not the "Start New Application" section If that doesn't work, there's an option to view processing applications which sometimes shows applications that appear to be missing from the main dashboard.

Urgh I've been dealing with FAFSA issues for THREE WEEKS now!! First they couldn't verify my identity, then my daughter's SAI calculation was wrong, and now we're stuck in verification hell. The whole system is broken and they expect us to just deal with it while college deadlines approach. I'm so sick of it!!

I had this exact problem. The FAFSA system is experiencing major technical issues since the rollout of the simplified FAFSA. From my experience, there are two possibilities: 1. Your application is still in the system but there's a display glitch where it's not showing up in your daughter's portal. 2. There was a sync error when you completed your signature, and the application is actually still waiting for your signature (even though you completed it). Critical: Do NOT submit another application yet. Having duplicate applications can cause major processing delays and might even flag you for verification. You need to speak with an actual FSA agent to resolve this. I recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an agent quickly - they helped me bypass the hold times when I was dealing with my son's missing application. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ Once you talk to an agent, ask them to check if there's a pending application in their system under your daughter's FSA ID. They can often see applications that aren't showing up in the portal.

Have you checked both studentaid.gov accounts? Sometimes the parent and student sides get out of sync. Log into your account and see if the application shows as "waiting for student signature" even though your daughter already signed it. The system sometimes gets confused about which signatures it has and hasn't received. Also, make sure you're both using the exact same information (SSN, DOB, full legal name) as what's on your tax returns. Any tiny discrepancy can cause the system to fail to link the applications properly.

After you get this sorted out, make sure to print out confirmation pages for EVERYTHING. Screenshot completed applications, confirmation numbers, submission receipts - all of it. The new FAFSA is having so many glitches that documentation is your only protection. My daughter's application mysteriously changed her college list twice after submission!

Just following up - were you able to recover your daughter's application? If you still can't see it, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243. Sometimes they can see applications in the system that aren't showing up in your portal due to the technical issues.

our fasfa just got approved after all that trouble! the agent said somtin abt the system not recognizing parent signatures right if u used the mobile app? did u sign on phone?

@OP - After you get this resolved, immediately save a PDF copy of the entire submitted application and take screenshots of your confirmation page with the confirmation number. Trust me on this - with all the system issues, having your own documentation can save you if the application mysteriously changes or disappears again. Also, once submitted, have your daughter check her Student Aid Index (SAI) calculation (what used to be the EFC) to make sure it looks reasonable based on your financial situation. If it seems wildly off, request a review immediately rather than waiting.