How long does FAFSA process after submitting missing parent signature?

We had the EXACT same problem last month! My husband's signature was missing and we got it fixed on Feb 10th. It took exactly 7 days from "in review" to get our SAI score. But I've heard it's taking longer now because they're backed up with the new system. You might still make that April 15th deadline but it'll be close.

mine took 3 weeks back in january after fixing signiture issues... system is so broken this year with all the changes

Processing times for signature corrections are currently averaging 10-14 business days according to the FSA office. However, you have a few options: 1. Contact your college's financial aid office immediately and explain the situation. Many schools have contingency processes for students with pending FAFSA applications. 2. Keep detailed documentation of when you submitted the correction. 3. If you're approaching the deadline without processing, request a processing status update directly from Federal Student Aid. Remember that many institutions understand the FAFSA delays this year and have adjusted their internal deadlines accordingly.

I had a similar issue with missing parent signature (TWICE actually - ugh!) and it was processed in 9 days the second time. But that was back in January before the big application rush. My cousin just had hers fixed last week and is still waiting. The whole FAFSA system is a mess this year!

I had exactly this problem with my daughter's application. After we fixed the signature issue, I tried calling FSA every day for updates and couldn't get through for almost two weeks. Finally tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to an agent in about 10 minutes who pushed our application through the system. Saved us about a week of processing time. There's a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ Totally worth it since we were up against scholarship deadlines just like you.

Processing times vary dramatically depending on current system load. For signature-specific issues, the current estimated timeline is 10-15 business days, though I've seen some process as quickly as 5 days. The critical factor is whether your application has any other issues beyond the signature. If your application status shows only "in review" with no additional verification or information requests, that's a good sign for faster processing. You can verify this by checking the "Action Required" section of the student portal. It's also worth noting that many schools understand the widespread FAFSA delays this year and have internal protocols for students with pending applications. Some will even provide provisional financial aid packages based on your expected SAI calculation while awaiting official processing.

so fustrating! my sons fasfa took TWO MONTHS to process after we fixed the signature. missed all his scholership deadlines and had to take out way more parent plus loans then expected. call EVERY DAY and dont let them off phone until they help!!!!

my daughter fixed her signature problem yesterday too! we're in the same boat. let me know if you hear anything back on yours and i'll do the same :

Quick update on processing times - I just spoke with an FSA representative yesterday who confirmed they are currently prioritizing applications with impending school deadlines. When you contact them, specifically mention your April 15th scholarship deadline, and ask if they can add a priority note to your application. This won't guarantee faster processing, but it may help. Also, make sure to check both the student AND parent emails for any communications, as sometimes verification requests go to the parent email even though the student is the primary applicant.