FAFSA parent invitation 'Continue' button not working - stuck at acceptance screen

omg same!!! my daughters invitation has been sitting there for 3 days and everytime i try to click continue it just sits there. i thought it was just my old laptop but glad to no its not just me!!

This is a known technical issue with the new StudentAid.gov portal. The system is having trouble processing parent invitations when there's high traffic volume. Three possible solutions: 1. Try accessing between 11pm-5am EST when traffic is lower 2. Clear your browser cache completely (not just regular clearing - you need to delete all StudentAid.gov cookies specifically) 3. Try using Microsoft Edge browser in InPrivate mode - some users report this works better If none of these work, you'll need to contact FSA directly to have them manually approve your parent access.

I had the exact same problem last week! It's so frustrating when nothing happens and you keep clicking like a crazy person. I eventually got it to work by using my daughter's laptop instead of my own devices. For some reason it worked first try on her computer. Maybe try using your son's device?

This is actually a browser compatibility issue with certain versions of the StudentAid.gov portal. It's affecting many parents trying to contribute to their student's FAFSA forms. The technical problem stems from a JavaScript error that prevents the button action from firing. Here's what worked for me and other parents: 1. Use Chrome browser specifically (updated to latest version) 2. Disable all browser extensions before accessing the site 3. Make sure JavaScript is enabled 4. Try using incognito/private browsing mode 5. If still not working, try a completely different device on a different network The FSA is aware of this issue and working on a fix, but many families can't wait for that with deadlines approaching.

have u tried turning off yur popup blocker? i had the same issue and someone in my sons school parents group said it was because of popup blockers. i turned mine off and it worked but now i get like a million adds lol

If you're still having trouble reaching someone at Federal Student Aid after trying the technical fixes, I'd recommend using Claimyr. It helped me get through to a real person at FSA within minutes when I had a similar issue with my daughter's FAFSA. They basically hold your place in line so you don't have to wait on hold for hours. Check out their demo video to see how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ or visit claimyr.com. The agent I spoke with was able to manually process my parent invitation when the button wasn't working.

UPDATE: The FSA just posted about this issue on their social media. They're asking parents experiencing the "dead Continue button" problem to try these steps: 1. Clear browser cache and cookies 2. Restart your device completely (not just refresh) 3. Try again during off-peak hours 4. If still experiencing issues, the student should cancel the current invitation and send a new one They estimate a permanent fix will be deployed by next Tuesday, but that might be too late for those with upcoming deadlines.

UPDATE: I got it working! For anyone else facing this issue, here's what finally worked for me: 1. Had my son cancel the original invitation and send a new one 2. Used Chrome Incognito with extensions disabled 3. Turned off pop-up blocker 4. Logged in at 11:30pm when traffic was lower The Continue button finally worked and I was able to complete my portion of his FAFSA. Thanks everyone for your help!

I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! My daughter sent me the parent invitation three days ago and I've been clicking that Continue button over and over with no response. It's so frustrating when you're trying to help your kid and the system just won't cooperate. I'm definitely going to try the Chrome incognito method with extensions disabled that Kyle mentioned - seems like that combination worked for multiple people here. Has anyone had success with the mobile app instead of the browser, or is it having the same problems?

I'm experiencing this exact same frustrating issue! My son sent me the parent invitation 5 days ago and I've been stuck at that "Continue" button that absolutely refuses to work. I've tried everything I can think of - multiple browsers, clearing cache, restarting my computer, even borrowing my neighbor's laptop - nothing! Reading through all these solutions is giving me so much hope though. I'm definitely going to try the proven combination tonight: Chrome incognito mode, all extensions disabled, pop-up blocker turned off, and accessing around midnight when traffic is lower. If that doesn't work, I'll have my son cancel and resend the invitation like Kyle did. It's such a relief to know this is a widespread technical issue and not something I'm doing wrong. This community is incredible - thank you all for sharing your workarounds and keeping each other sane during this stressful process! I'll report back if I get it working.