Stuck on parent signature for FAFSA - should I start over completely?

I wouldn't recommend starting over unless absolutely necessary. The system might flag duplicate applications and potentially cause more delays. Have you tried using a different browser or clearing your cache/cookies? Sometimes the FAFSA site has weird technical glitches that can be fixed by simple troubleshooting. Also, check if you're using the correct FSA ID for the parent signature - that's a common issue.

omg same thing happened to me last month!! sooo frustrating! i ended up having to call for HOURS. the website is seriously broken this year with all the new changes.

I had to deal with this EXACT issue for my son's FAFSA. The parent signature page was completely glitched. I was stuck for almost 3 weeks too. After trying literally everything, I finally got through to someone helpful at FSA and they told me there was a backend system error that they had to manually fix on their end. Starting over would NOT have solved it because it was tied to my FSA ID, not the specific application. Honestly, your best bet is to keep trying to reach someone by phone who can actually help. I know it's beyond frustrating, but restarting could potentially create new problems or flags in the system.

i started over and regretted it BIG TIME!!!! the system flagged both applications and i had to send in a bunch of extra verification documents. took like 2 months longer than everyone else to get my SAI score. dont do it!!!

After getting stuck in the FAFSA signature loop last semester, I found a service called Claimyr that helped me actually get through to a real person at Federal Student Aid. You put in your number and they basically handle the waiting on hold part for you, then call you when a real agent is actually on the line. Saved me hours of frustration. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ that shows how it works. The agent I finally reached was able to override the signature glitch on their end.

The FAFSA system is COMPLETELY BROKEN this year after their so-called "improvements." It's an absolute disgrace. They roll out this half-baked system that doesn't work properly and then make it IMPOSSIBLE to reach anyone for help. Meanwhile students' financial futures hang in the balance and no one at the Department of Education seems to care! I've written TWO complaint letters and all I got back were automated responses. The whole thing is a joke.

Have you tried logging in suuuuper late at night? Like 2am? That's when I finally got my parent signature to work lol. I think the system is less busy then.

Based on everything shared, here's what I recommend: 1. DON'T start over - multiple applications will likely cause verification flags 2. Try the technical support email specifically for signature issues: FAFSA.TechSupport@ed.gov 3. If you need more immediate help, consider using the call service someone mentioned or try calling during off-hours (early morning or late night) 4. Document everything - take screenshots of error messages and note dates/times of your attempts 5. If all else fails, contact your daughter's college financial aid office - even at small schools, they often have direct contacts at FSA they can reach The parent signature issue is a known glitch in the system this year. Starting over won't fix it since it's likely tied to your FSA ID in their database.

Quick update for anyone following this thread - the signature issues are being addressed in the next system update according to the FSA Twitter account. They posted yesterday that they're doing maintenance this weekend specifically to fix parent signature problems. Might be worth waiting until Monday to try again if other methods don't work.