FAFSA parent invite keeps showing blank - can't start college until dad completes it!

I had this exact problem last month. The issue isn't that the invite isn't being sent - it's that your dad isn't receiving it or it's going to his spam folder. Here's what fixed it for me: 1. Have your dad check ALL email folders including spam/junk for emails from noreply@studentaid.gov 2. Try sending the invite to a different email address for your dad if possible 3. Make sure you've entered his SSN correctly in your application (check the last 4 digits) 4. If he has an FSA ID already, have him log in directly to studentaid.gov and check his dashboard for pending tasks The system is incredibly glitchy this year with the new FAFSA rollout. Don't give up!

omg this happnd to me too!! i stg the fafsa ppl have NO IDEA what theyre doing. my mom's invite showed as "sent" for like 3 weeks but she never got anything. we ended up having to sit together at the same computer and just do her part while i was logged in to my account. super annoying but it worked.

The FAFSA system is DELIBERATELY designed to be confusing. It's all about creating barriers to financial aid. I went through this last year with my son's application. We finally gave up on the contributor invite and just drove 2 hours to his school's financial aid office where they had to manually override something in their system. The whole thing is a joke.

I work in a college financial aid office and we've been seeing this issue A LOT with the current FAFSA. Here's the actual solution: 1. First, have your dad create his own FSA ID if he hasn't already 2. Instead of waiting for the invite, have him go directly to studentaid.gov and click on "I am a contributor" option 3. He'll need to enter your SSN, name, and DOB to access your application 4. If that doesn't work, there's a PDF form called "FAFSA Parent Information Form" that some schools will accept as an alternative Also - very important - check that your Social Security Number and your dad's SSN are entered correctly. Even one wrong digit will cause this exact problem.

Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to a FAFSA agent? I was having a similar nightmare situation with parent contribution issues and spent weeks trying to get actual help. After getting disconnected multiple times, I tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me through to an actual helpful FSA agent in about 15 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent I spoke with was able to see exactly what was wrong with the parent invite on their end and reset the whole contributor section for me. Worth trying if you're still stuck!

Did you try clearing your browser cache and using a different browser entirely? The FAFSA site has serious compatibility issues with certain browsers. I had to switch from Chrome to Firefox before my parent invites would work properly. Also, is your dad using a mobile device to try to access it? The mobile version of the site is COMPLETELY broken for contributor access. He needs to use a desktop computer or laptop.

just wondering but does ur dad live with u? my parents r divorced and i had THE WORST time trying to get my dad to do his part. ended up having to go to his house and literally sit there while he filled it out. the whole system is designed for traditional families i swear

One important thing to know - if your dad's email is gmail, there's a known issue with FAFSA invites going to the "Promotions" or "Updates" tab instead of the main inbox. Have him check ALL tabs in gmail. Also, once this is resolved, your SAI (Student Aid Index) calculation typically takes 3-5 business days if there are no verification issues. Make sure your school's financial aid office knows you've been dealing with technical issues so they can note it in your file if you end up cutting it close to their deadline.