FAFSA parent signature option missing - can't submit application

did u check if theres a "review & submit" button at the bottom of the parent section? sometimes it gets hidden if the screen isnt scrolled all the way down. my mom had the same issue last year

This is a common issue with the redesigned FAFSA system. Your parent needs to create their own FSA ID separately and log in with their own credentials to sign the FAFSA. The parent can't sign through the student's session. Here's what to do: 1. Your parent needs to create their own FSA ID at studentaid.gov/fsa-id 2. Once they have that, they should log into studentaid.gov with THEIR credentials (not yours) 3. Under "Apply for Aid" they'll see the FAFSA you started and can complete their signature Make sure your parent uses their own email and phone (not yours) for their FSA ID. The system needs to verify them as a separate identity.

We had the EXACT same issue and spent hours trying to figure it out. the whole process is so dumb. why wouldn't they make it clearer? my dad had to create his own FSA ID and then sign in separately. once he did that it took like 2 minutes to sign but we wasted a whole weekend trying to figure it out!!!

Had this same problem last month. The parent signature is NOT done through your account. Your parent absolutely MUST create their own FSA ID with their own email address (different from yours), and then they log in separately to complete their signature. It's because they need to verify their identity separately. Also, be aware that once they create the FSA ID, they might have to wait 1-3 days for it to be fully verified before they can sign the FAFSA. If your deadline is super close, you might need to call and ask for an extension.

Don't panic. While FSA ID verification can take 1-3 days in some cases, many parents are able to sign immediately if their information matches Social Security Administration records exactly. If your mom can't sign right away, you should immediately contact your school's financial aid office to explain the situation. Most schools will grant a grace period if you can show you've made a good faith effort to complete the application on time. Also, make sure your mom's email is verified right away - that's often what causes delays. She needs to click the verification link in her email as soon as she creates the FSA ID.

if your trying to get through to the fafsa ppl directly good luck lol. i was on hold for 2.5 hrs yesterday and then they hung up on me. tried again today and couldnt even get in the queue, just got a message saying call volume too high try again later. the system is so broken this year with all the changes!!

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know what worked for us. Mom's FSA ID verification actually went through within a few hours (not days), and she was able to sign my FAFSA. The key things were: 1. She had to use a completely different email than mine 2. She had to enter her SSN and birth date EXACTLY as they appear on her Social Security card 3. She had to click the email verification link immediately 4. She had to log in with her OWN credentials at studentaid.gov 5. Under "Apply for Aid" she found my FAFSA that was waiting for her signature The application was submitted successfully and we got the confirmation email. Thanks everyone for your help!!!

quick question thats sorta related - does the student have to be there when the parent signs their part? or can my mom do her signature part whenever, even if im not around?