How long to receive confirmation after creating FAFSA FSA ID? Waiting 10+ days with no response

The same thing happened to me! It took over 2 weeks to get any confirmation back when I made mine. The system is SO SLOW this year with all the changes

This is actually fairly common right now. The FSA ID verification process can take anywhere from 1-14 days, especially if there's any discrepancy between the information you entered and what's on file with the Social Security Administration. A few things to check: 1. Make sure the email addresses you used are correct and check spam folders 2. Verify you can log into studentaid.gov with your FSA IDs even without confirmation 3. If you can log in, your accounts are probably fine regardless of confirmation email The important thing is being able to access the system when the application period opens. The confirmation email is secondary as long as your accounts work.

i didnt get ANY email at all but my account worked fine when i went to fill out the app for my kid. dont stress it

The FSA ID system has been incredibly overloaded with the transition to the new FAFSA. Your accounts are probably fine if you can log in, but I'd double-check that you've verified your email addresses within the system itself. When you log in, go to your profile settings and see if it shows your email as verified. If not, there should be an option to resend the verification email. Also, make sure you're using the correct website: studentaid.gov. There are unfortunately some scam sites that look similar but aren't the official site.

This whole FAFSA system is a NIGHTMARE this year!!! I created my FSA ID in September and STILL haven't gotten the confirmation email they promised. Called them 5 times and got disconnected every single time. This is ridiculous when our kids' college funding depends on this broken system!!

I work at a college financial aid office and we're seeing this a lot. The FSA ID system is functional but the notification system is experiencing delays. If you and your wife can log in to studentaid.gov with your usernames and passwords, your FSA IDs are working properly. The email confirmation is just a notification, not a necessary step for functionality. One thing to check: make sure both of you have set up your challenge questions and linked your phone numbers in your FSA ID profiles. That way, if there's any issue later, you have multiple ways to recover access.

Have you tried calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center? They can confirm if your FSA IDs are properly set up. I was in the same situation last month but got tired of waiting and called them. Honestly though, getting through was a nightmare until I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They hold your place in the phone queue and call you back when an agent is available. Saved me hours of waiting on hold! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ When I finally spoke to an agent, they confirmed my FSA ID was actually fine despite never getting the email confirmation. Apparently this is happening to lots of people with the system changes.

you can also try logging in with your FSA ID at the social security administration website - if it works there then your definitely verified with SSA which is the main holdup for most people

Did anyone else notice they made the FSA IDs WAY more complicated this year?? My son's high school counselor said they completely redesigned the system and tons of parents are having problems. Apparently the new FAFSA is supposed to be 'simpler' but everything about it seems harder lol

Just to give you some peace of mind: I've been helping families with FAFSA for years, and I can tell you the actual FSA ID system is working correctly even when the communication systems aren't. As long as you and your wife can: 1. Log in to studentaid.gov 2. See your profile information 3. Access your settings Then your FSA IDs are ready for FAFSA completion. The confirmation emails are experiencing delays due to system overload, but this won't affect your ability to complete the FAFSA for your daughter. One last tip: make sure to write down your FSA ID usernames and passwords somewhere secure. You'll need them again next year and for all four years of your daughter's college education.