FAFSA signature loop: form keeps saying 'not signed' after multiple signatures - need urgent help!

Yes, I've seen this happen to several students this application cycle! The 2025-2026 FAFSA has been having serious signature verification glitches. Here's what you need to do: 1. First, clear your browser cache completely and try using a different browser altogether 2. If that doesn't work, you need to call FSA directly at 1-800-433-3243 3. They'll need to manually verify your signature and reset your signature status 4. Make sure you have your confirmation number and FSA ID ready when you call Unfortunately, this isn't something you can fix online once it gets stuck in this loop. The chat support also can't help with signature verification issues - it has to be done by phone.

omg same thing hapening to me!!! signed it THREE TIMES now and keeps saying not signed. what is wrong with this stupid system?! 😡

This happened to my daughter too. The problem is that if you have a parent contribution, BOTH you AND your parent need to sign. My daughter kept signing her part but I hadn't done mine, so it kept showing as unsigned. Check if that might be your issue?

The FAFSA signature issue is unfortunately a known technical glitch with the new system. From my experience working with students, there are two distinct problems: 1. The signature verification server sometimes fails to record signatures properly even when they're completed correctly 2. There's a timing issue where if both student and parent don't sign within a certain timeframe of each other, the system may invalidate the first signature You're right that this requires calling FSA directly - they can force a manual signature verification on their end. But I know the phone lines have been absolutely swamped lately with similar issues. One option is to contact your school's financial aid office ASAP. Show them the emails confirming you submitted and attempted to sign multiple times. Many schools are making accommodations for these known FAFSA technical issues while students get them resolved.

I had the EXACT same problem!!! It's because the new FAFSA system is garbage. What fixed it for me was signing out completely, then using the "Forgot Password" option to reset my FSA ID password. After that I could log back in and somehow the signature issue was magically fixed. Try that before spending hours on the phone.

I've been helping students with this exact issue for weeks now. The signature verification system for the 2025-2026 FAFSA is seriously flawed. Unfortunately, when you get stuck in this loop, calling FSA directly is really the only solution. I know the wait times are terrible right now, but I recently discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com) which helped me get through to an agent in about 10 minutes instead of waiting for hours. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ When you do get through, ask specifically for a "signature override" - that's the term the agents use internally. They'll verify your identity and can force the system to accept your signature. Make sure to get a case number and the agent's ID when they complete the override.

There's actually a backdoor solution nobody tells you about. If you start a brand new FAFSA application but DON'T submit it, then go back to your original application, sometimes it resets the signature mechanism. The whole system is completely broken. My brother works in IT and says the database is corrupted and they know it but won't admit it publicly. Just more government incompetence costing us all money and time!!!

Just following up - after you contact your school's financial aid office, make sure to get documentation of your conversation. Ask them to note in your file that you're experiencing the known signature verification glitch. Many schools are implementing workarounds where they'll process your preliminary FAFSA data while waiting for the signature issues to be resolved. Also important - don't create multiple applications as someone suggested. This can cause even more problems in the system and potentially flag your application for verification, which adds another layer of complications.

FYI I just saw on the FSA Twitter that they're doing system maintenance this weekend that's supposed to fix the signature issues. Maybe wait until Monday before trying again? Good luck!