Did you know that FAFSA requires signatures?
Federal Student Aid MUST collect signatures from you and your parents (if applicable) when you file a FAFSA. There are three ways to sign:
- You need your FSA ID (account username and password) to sign your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form electronically.
- To sign your form electronically, visit the fafsa.gov Apply for Aid page and select the “Provide Signatures” button.
- If you do not already have an FSA ID, you can create an FSA ID.
- To sign your form electronically, visit the fafsa.gov Apply for Aid page and select the “Provide Signatures” button.
Alternatively, you can choose one of the following (slower) options:
2. Print a signature page by selecting “Print Signature Page” on the “My FAFSA” or “Signature Status” page, sign it, and then mail it to the address on the page. Your FAFSA form will be processed once your signature is received.
3. Submit your FAFSA form without signatures. Your FAFSA form will be partially processed without signatures, and you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) within 3–5 days. Without your signature, a Student Aid Index (SAI) won’t be calculated, and you won’t be able to receive federal student aid. However, you may be eligible for state or local aid. In order for your FAFSA form to fully process, you’ll need to return later to sign electronically.