FAQs: Signing a FAFSA on the Web Application
- I did not print a signature page for my parent’s signature. What should I do now?
- I said I printed a signature page, but did not. What should I do?
- One of my parents has a PIN. Can he/she sign electronically?
- Where do I mail my signature page?
- Who has to sign a Corrections on the Web form?
I did not print a signature page for my parent’s signature. What should I do now?
- Select Check Status of a Submitted FAFSA or Print Signature Page under the FAFSA Follow-Up section of the home page.
- Enter your identifying information and the application type you submitted.
- Once you check on the status of your submitted application, you will have the option to reprint a signature page.
- Print the parental signature page, have one of your parents sign it, and mail it immediately to Federal Student Aid.
I said I printed a signature page, but did not. What should I do?
- To print a signature page, select Check Status of a Submitted FAFSA or Print Signature Page under the FAFSA Follow-Up section of the home page.
- Enter your identifying information and the application type you submitted.
- Once you check on the status of your submitted application, you will have the option to reprint a signature page.
- Print the signature page, sign it, and mail it immediately to Federal Student Aid.
- Note: Your FAFSA will be processed faster if you sign electronically using your PIN. Electronic signature instructions are also provided when you check the status of your application.
One of my parents has a PIN. Can he/she sign electronically?
Yes. If your parent has a PIN, he/she can electronically sign your FAFSA or correction to your FAFSA. Your parent will be asked to enter his/her PIN as identification. Then he/she will be asked for your Social Security Number, date of birth, and the first two letters of your last name, as well as the type of application you filed so we can match your parent’s signature to your application.
Important Note: A PIN that is selected or viewed instantly online or is sent to you or your parent in an instant e-mail is considered to be conditional until your (or your parent’s) information is verified with the Social Security Administration (1-3 days from the date you first apply). You or your parent may sign your FAFSA with it but nothing else. Once we complete this verification, you or your parent will be able to use the PIN for other purposes (such as signing your corrections).
Where do I mail my signature page?
If you filed for 2009-2010, mail to:
Federal Student Aid Programs
P.O. Box 7006
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864-0076
If you filed for 2008-2009, mail to:
Federal Student Aid Programs
P.O. Box 4696
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864-0066
Who has to sign a Corrections on the Web form?
- INDEPENDENT student – The PIN you use to access Corrections on the Web can also be used to sign the form.
- DEPENDENT student who did not change/correct parental data – The PIN you use to access Corrections on the Web can also be used to sign your form.
- DEPENDENT student who changed/corrected parental data – The PIN you use to access Corrections on the Web can also be used to sign your form. Your parent must also sign the form. He/she can either use his/her own PIN to electronically sign, or he/she can print, sign, and mail a paper signature page.
Important Note: A PIN that is selected or viewed instantly online or is sent to you in an instant e-mail is considered to be conditional until your (or your parent’s) information is verified with the Social Security Administration (1-3 days from the date you first apply). You or your parent may sign your FAFSA with it but nothing else. Once we complete this verification, you or your parent will be able to use the PIN for other purposes (such as signing your corrections).
