FAFSA deadline panic - stuck on submission page for weeks now

Same issue here since mid-March! The submit button just loads forever then brings me back to the review page. Super frustrating. Called FSA 8 times and either get disconnected or they tell me to "try again later" which is USELESS. My school keeps sending reminders about missing FAFSA and I don't know what to tell them anymore. Did you try submitting during off-hours? I heard 2am-5am might have less traffic.

hav u checked if ur browser has pop-up blocker? mine was blocking the confirmation page. also make sure java is updated

This is a known issue with the new FAFSA system. The problem is usually with one of three things: 1. There's a data validation error somewhere in your application that isn't being properly flagged 2. Your FSA ID credentials may need to be refreshed (even if you can log in) 3. The parent/contributor section has incomplete data First, export a PDF of your application to check for any missing fields or inconsistencies. Then try logging out completely, clearing your browser cache, and creating a new FSA ID. If that doesn't work, the parent contributor may need to re-verify their section separately. The new FAFSA has been plagued with these technical issues since launch.

Ugh this new FAFSA system is such a DISASTER! I had the same issue and literally had to start my entire application over from scratch. Wasted 3 weeks trying to fix it. The whole system is rigged to deny people aid IMO. They make it impossible on purpose.

Tech support rep at my college showed me a workaround for this specific issue. The problem is usually with the summary page caching incorrectly. Try these exact steps: 1. Log out completely and clear browser cache 2. Use Chrome in incognito mode (important!) 3. Log back in with your FSA ID 4. Skip directly to the summary page using the navigation menu 5. Review all sections but DO NOT edit anything 6. Submit from there If that fails, there's probably a data validation error that needs fixing. Most common is mismatched SSN digits or birth dates between your section and parent contributor section.

I've been trying to get through to FSA for 3 weeks with the same issue. After several disconnected calls and hours on hold, I found Claimyr (claimyr.com) and it was a game-changer. It held my place in line with FSA and called me when an agent was ready. The agent confirmed there was a system error with my parent contribution section and fixed it on their end. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ - totally worth it after wasting so many hours on hold!

This is almost certainly a browser compatibility issue. The FAFSA submission system has known problems with certain configurations. Here's what worked for me and the three students I advise who had the same problem: 1. The system works best with Chrome or Edge (Firefox has the most issues) 2. Completely reset your FSA ID password before attempting submission 3. Make sure your parent/contributor has also verified their email recently 4. Try a completely different network (like mobile hotspot instead of WiFi) The new SAI calculation system is extremely sensitive to technical errors. If you're still stuck after trying these fixes, contact your school's financial aid office and ask for a direct contact at Federal Student Aid. Many schools have special channels for urgent cases.

Any updates??? Did those suggestions work for you? I'm still stuck in FAFSA limbo over here and getting more desperate by the day. My school's final deadline is May 1st.

Glad to hear you got it working! For anyone else with this issue, I should add that the Education Department announced yesterday they've extended priority deadlines specifically because of these technical problems. Most schools are being flexible with the FAFSA deadlines this year due to the well-documented system issues. If you're still struggling, bring documentation of your attempts to your financial aid office - screenshots of errors, dates of support calls, etc. Many schools have processes for manual verification when students have made good-faith efforts to submit.