FAFSA expiring in 4 days - Can I submit a new form with missing signatures?

the same thing happened with my sons fafsa last yr. the expiring thing just means u have to complete it b4 that date or start all over. missing signatures is usually easy to fix tho - have u tried logging in and checking the "to do" items on studentaid.gov? should let u add signatures there

This is a common issue with the 2025-2026 FAFSA. When it says "expiring in 4 days," it means the partially completed application will be deleted from the system if not completed by then. For missing signatures, you need to: 1. Log in to studentaid.gov 2. Go to the FAFSA form section 3. Click "Complete Aid Process" 4. Select "FAFSA Form" 5. Choose "Log in to continue" (not "Start New") 6. Navigate to the signature section If you still can't access the signature page, there might be a technical glitch. In that case, yes, you can submit a new FAFSA, but be careful to use the exact same information to avoid discrepancies.

Have you tried using a different browser? Sometimes the FAFSA site has weird compatibility issues. Also, make sure both you and your daughter have FSA IDs set up correctly - that's often the root of signature problems. If the site still won't let you sign, calling FSA directly is unfortunately your best bet. I know it's frustrating, but keep trying different times of day to get through.

I had LITERALLY the same problem last month!! The "expiring" thing is just FAFSA's scary way of saying "finish your application" lol. But the missing signature thing is serious - if you submit a whole new application it might create conflicts in their system. Try calling right when they open in the morning, that worked for me after like 5 days of trying 😫

I've been dealing with FAFSA for 3 kids now, and I've learned that calling them is basically impossible unless you know the trick. I started using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that holds your place in line and calls you when an agent is available. Saved me HOURS of hold time when my youngest had signature issues. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ. Seriously worth it for FAFSA problems because once you actually talk to someone, they can usually fix signature issues in minutes.

whatever u do DONT submit another application!!! my cousin did that and ended up with TWO incomplete applications and took like 2 months to sort out. colleges got confused about which SAI score to use and it was a whole mess. keep trying to get thru on the phone

Just to clarify about the "expiring" status - this simply means the system will delete your incomplete application after the time period elapses. Your daughter won't lose eligibility for aid, but you would need to start a new application if that happens. For the signature issue, after connecting with FSA, ask specifically for a "signature override" or "manual signature verification." The agent may need to transfer you to a specialist who can access the signature module directly. Make sure to have both your and your daughter's FSA ID information ready, along with the Save Key for the application.

FAFSA is the WORST!!!1! I had similar problems last year and spent DAYS trying to get it fixed. The whole systems a mess. Try contacting your daughter's college financial aid office too - sometimes they can see what's wrong on their end or give you specific advice. My daughter's college financial aid officer actually had a direct number to FAFSA that worked better than the public one.

any update? did u get it fixed? my nephews fafsa is having issues now too so curious what worked for u