FAFSA signature page keeps requesting signature I've already submitted - can't access form

happens all the time w/ FAFSA site. their systems dont talk to each other. you prob signed it but the notification system doesnt know you did. try calling them directly

I had this EXACT issue last month! The signature page kept loading endlessly or sometimes just showed a blank white screen. Super frustrating. What finally worked for me was going directly to studentaid.gov (not through the email link), logging in, and checking my "To Do" list. There was an option there to sign that actually worked, even though the email links were broken. Hope this helps!

This is a known issue with the 2025-2026 FAFSA form. The signature system and the notification system aren't properly synchronized. Here's what you need to do: 1. Log into studentaid.gov 2. Go to the "FAFSA Form" section 3. Click on "View Processed FAFSA" 4. Look at the "Status" section - if it says "Processing" or "Completed" then your signature has actually been recorded 5. If it shows "Action Required" or "Signature Pending" then the problem is real If your form shows as processing/completed but you're still getting emails, you can ignore them - it's just a system error. If it shows signature is actually missing, you'll need to contact FSA directly.

i had this problem 2!! the emails kept coming even after i signed everything. ended up being some weird browser issue - the site doesnt work right with safari if thats what ur using. try chrome or edge.

I went through this EXACT nightmare scenario last week and was ready to throw my computer out the window! After many failed attempts, I tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual FAFSA agent who fixed it in 5 minutes. They got me past the endless hold times, and the agent confirmed my signature was actually recorded despite the emails. They have a quick demo video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ Worth it to get this resolved before your deadline!

This signature issue is happening because of how the new FAFSA system processes signatures. Here's what's actually happening: the signature you submitted is properly recorded in the main database but not in the notification system. The technical term is "asynchronous processing" - basically different parts of the system update at different times. I work in our university's financial aid office, and we're seeing this issue with about 30% of applications this cycle. The good news: if your FAFSA status shows "Processing" on the main studentaid.gov dashboard, your school WILL receive your FAFSA information correctly, regardless of these emails. If you're still concerned, I recommend taking screenshots of your FAFSA dashboard showing the "Processing" status and emailing them to your school's financial aid office with an explanation.

UGH the FAFSA system is SUCH A MESS this year!! I'm having the EXACT same issue and it's making me CRAZY!! Why can't they just make a system that WORKS?? I've signed my form like 5 times and it keeps asking for more signatures! My SAI score isn't generating and my college is telling me they can't process my aid package without it! THIS IS MY FUTURE ON THE LINE and they can't even make a website that works properly!!

I just wanted to follow up - based on what you've described, your FAFSA is actually processing correctly. The "Processing" status is what matters most. The system will automatically forward your information to your selected schools even while sending you these erroneous signature request emails. For peace of mind, you might want to call or email your school's financial aid office directly to confirm they've received your FAFSA or that they'll be able to access it soon. Many schools can see that your FAFSA is in the system even before it's fully processed.

So glad to hear your school confirmed they can see your FAFSA in their system! That's exactly what I was hoping would happen. This whole signature loop issue has been plaguing so many students this year, but as long as the schools can access the data on their end, that's what really matters. Thanks for updating the thread - I'm sure other people dealing with this same problem will find your resolution really helpful. It's such a relief when these technical glitches don't actually derail your financial aid timeline!