FAFSA signature confusion - do we click a button or type our name when making corrections?

You're not overthinking! For FAFSA corrections, you just need to click the signature button - no need to type your name again. The system uses your FSA ID as your electronic signature. As long as you're logged in with your FSA ID, clicking the button is all you need to do to legally sign the correction form. The original application might have had you type your name, but the correction process is streamlined.

When I did mine it made me type my name but that was like last month so maybe they changed it?? idk

WAIT AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO DIDNT REALIZE I HAD TO SIGN SOMETHING AFTER MAKING CORRECTIONS?????? I made corrections 3 WEEKS AGO and never signed anything!!!! Is that why my financial aid is still showing all wrong on my student portal?????? PANICKING NOW

The signature process for FAFSA corrections has actually changed a couple times in the last year with the simplified FAFSA rollout. Currently, you just need to click the signature button when you're logged in with your FSA ID. This verifies your identity through your FSA ID credentials rather than requiring a typed signature. However, if you're a dependent student, remember that a parent with their own FSA ID needs to sign your corrections as well. The parent should log in with their FSA ID and complete their signature too. Both signatures are required for the corrections to be processed for dependent students.

If you're having trouble with the FAFSA signature process or any other issues, you might want to try reaching out directly to a Federal Student Aid agent. I was stuck in a similar situation last month and couldn't get through on the regular FSA number. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an actual human at FSA in about 10 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ The agent was able to confirm that my corrections had actually gone through, despite the website not reflecting it yet. Saved me a lot of stress!

The whole signature thing was so confusing when I did corrections last week too! Just click the button, that's all you need. But make sure you go all the way through until it says "submission complete" or whatever. I thought I had finished but turns out I missed the final confirmation screen and my changes weren't saved!

last year you had to type your name AND your birthday I think? this year just button I think. who knows with fafsa changing everything every 5 minutes.

As a final tip, after you submit your corrections and both you (and your parent if you're a dependent) have signed, I recommend taking a screenshot of the confirmation page. Also note the confirmation number if one is provided. This way you have proof that you completed the process correctly if there are any issues later. You should receive an email confirmation within 3-5 days that your corrections were processed, and your SAI should update shortly after that.