FAFSA parent SSN fix keeps getting delayed - any updates on March release?

same boat here... my mom doesnt have ssn and im freaking out bc my school needs fafsa by april 1st or i lose scholarship eligibility. this is so frustrating!!

I work in a college financial aid office, and we're telling students to keep checking the FAFSA website daily. The last official update we received indicated the form update for parents without SSNs should be released by March 20th, but I wouldn't be surprised if it slips again. There have been numerous delays with the FAFSA Simplification rollout this year. In the meantime, I recommend you contact the financial aid offices at the schools you're applying to and explain the situation. Many institutions are extending their priority deadlines specifically for students affected by these FAFSA delays. They may also have institutional forms you can complete in the interim.

This whole FAFSA rollout has been a NIGHTMARE!! I'm so sick of checking for updates every day. My daughter's in the same situation with her dad (green card, no SSN) and her college choices are pressuring her for the FAFSA. WHY didn't they test this system properly before launch???? They've had YEARS to prepare for these changes!

Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to a FAFSA agent? I was stuck in the same situation (waiting for the non-SSN parent update) and couldn't get anyone on the phone for days. I found this service at claimyr.com that got me connected to a Federal Student Aid agent in like 20 minutes when I'd been trying for a week with no luck. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent I spoke with confirmed the update is still coming but couldn't give an exact date. At least I got documentation that I tried to complete the form and was prevented by their system issue, which my university accepted as proof I wasn't just procrastinating.

I can confirm this is still an ongoing issue with the FAFSA system. The Federal Student Aid office has been working to implement several fixes to the new FAFSA form, and the non-SSN parent contributor functionality is one of them. The latest official update indicates they're still targeting March, but there's no specific date. In addition to contacting your schools as someone suggested, I recommend doing the following: 1. Take screenshots of your incomplete FAFSA showing where you're stuck at the parent SSN section 2. Document all your attempts to complete the form 3. Save the Federal Student Aid announcements about the pending fix Many schools are creating exceptions and extensions specifically for students affected by the FAFSA system issues. The Department of Education has also instructed schools to be flexible with their institutional deadlines this year because of the nationwide FAFSA problems.

i tried calling the fafsa number like 20 times yesterday and kept getting disconnected lol. this is my first time applying and i have NO IDEA what im doing. my mom doesnt have an ssn either and we're just sitting here waiting...what even happens if i miss the deadlines? do i just not get any money for college?? 😭

Actually my cousin works for fsa and she said they might push it back til april they are having system wide issues with the contributor stuff and the non ssn parents is just one of many problems. But she said they are prioritizing it because so many immigrants are affected. If u call enough times you might get through to someone who can put a note on ur account.

Good news! There's an update on the Federal Student Aid website as of yesterday. The parent non-SSN issue should be fixed by March 23rd according to their latest timeline. They're rolling out the update in phases starting tomorrow. I'd recommend checking your FAFSA account daily starting this weekend.