FAFSA electronic signature not working for weeks - tried everything!

ya im having the exact same issue!!! been trying to sign for like 4 days and it just spins then errors out. super annoying

Try checking if your FSA ID is locked or needs verification. This happened to me and it turned out my FSA ID got locked after too many failed login attempts. You need to: 1. Go to the FSA ID website directly (not through the FAFSA application) 2. Click on "Forgot Username or Password" 3. Reset your password and verify your email again 4. Wait at least 30 minutes before trying to sign again If that doesn't work, there might be an issue with how your personal information is matching with Social Security Administration records.

the FAFSA website is GARBAGE this year!!!!! i had the SAME EXACT PROBLEM and wasted THREE WEEKS trying to fix it myself. i finally got through to someone on the phone (after being disconnected 4 times!!!) and they told me there was a "verification flag" on my account that was blocking the signature process. they fixed it in literally 2 minutes once i actually talked to a human. WHY COULDN'T THE ERROR MESSAGE JUST SAY THAT?!?!?!?! so infurating.

I was having this SAME problem trying to sign my daughter's FAFSA (I'm the parent). After weeks of frustration, I used Claimyr to get through to an FSA agent right away. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent told me there was a data mismatch between my information and what was in their system (my married name vs. maiden name issue). They fixed it while I was on the phone and I was able to sign right after. Saved me so much stress! The website is claimyr.com if you're interested.

Wait is the FAFSA even due now? I thought we had till June or something?? Do we need to worry about this now?

I literally had this exact problem last month! After trying everything online, I discovered you can submit a paper signature page as a workaround. Here's what to do: 1. Go to the FAFSA website and navigate to the signature page 2. Look for the small link that says "Print Signature Page" (it's easy to miss) 3. Print, sign physically, and mail it to the address shown 4. It takes about 7-10 days to process once they receive it Not ideal, but it works when the electronic signature is bugged. I called FSA to confirm this is acceptable. My application was processed successfully even though it took longer than the electronic method would have.

my brother had same thing happen. turned out he put his name as "rob" on fafsa but his fsa id had "robert" and that tiny difference caused whole thing to break. check all ur personal info matches exactly

UPDATE: I finally got this resolved! After trying the FSA ID reset and waiting (which didn't work), I used that Claimyr service to reach someone at FSA. Turns out there was a mismatch between my SSN and name in their system (I had accidentally transposed two digits when creating my FSA ID months ago). They fixed it while I was on the phone and I was able to sign right after! So relieved to have this done before my school's priority deadline. Thanks everyone for your help!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm a first-time FAFSA applicant and had no idea there were so many potential issues with the electronic signature system. Reading through everyone's experiences, it sounds like the most common problems are: 1. Data mismatches between FSA ID and FAFSA (name variations, SSN typos) 2. Locked FSA IDs from failed login attempts 3. Verification flags that block signatures 4. Browser/technical issues For anyone else dealing with this, it seems like the key is to methodically check your personal information first, then try the FSA ID reset, and if all else fails, contact FSA directly (either through traditional phone support or services like Claimyr). The paper signature option is also good to know about as a last resort. Thanks to everyone who shared their solutions - this community is so valuable for navigating these financial aid nightmares!

As someone who works in financial aid at a community college, I see this electronic signature issue ALL the time. You're definitely not alone! A few additional tips that might help others: 1. **Check your browser's pop-up blocker** - sometimes the signature window gets blocked and you don't realize it 2. **Make sure you're using the most recent version of your browser** - older versions can have compatibility issues with the FAFSA site 3. **Try signing during off-peak hours** (early morning or late evening) - the system is less overloaded then 4. **Double-check that your FSA ID email is verified** - unverified emails can cause signature failures Also, for future reference, many schools have financial aid offices that can help troubleshoot these issues. Don't hesitate to call your school's financial aid office directly - we often have direct lines to FSA and can sometimes resolve these problems faster than calling the general helpline. The paper signature option Connor mentioned is definitely legitimate and something we recommend when students are up against deadlines. Just make sure to mail it certified/priority so you have tracking!