The FSA ID: Gaining Access to Student

Information

Open the “ENTER STUDENT’S INFORMATION” link

Enter your information in this section

Read the message at the top of the Login Page and Press “NEXT” to continue

Open the “CREATE AN FSA ID” link

Enter the e-mail address you use most regularly.

Create a Username.DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THE MESSAGE THAT YOUR USERNAME IS AVAILABLE

Create a Password. Password MUST HAVE all of the following characteristics*Number*Uppercase Letter*Lowercase Letter*Special Character (examples include - &$#@*+^%)

Answer the question about your age

Type your Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Full Name, and Press “CONTINUE”

FOR RETURNING STUDENTS: You will need to enter your previous FAFSA “PIN” also.

Review all information enteredAdd your address and telephone number before pressing “CONTINUE”

Select two Challenge Questions and Type the Answer to the Questions.Create two Challenge Questions and Type the Answer to the Questions.Answer Question #5Press Continue

Review all information entered, accept the terms and conditions before pressing “CONTINUE”

You will be asked to enter a SECURE CODE. This code is sent to the e-mail address you provided. Open your e-mail now to retrieve the code.

Open FSA ID INFORMATION marked “IMPORTANT-YOUR FSA ID E-MAIL VALIDATION”

In the E-mail you will find your Secure Code

Enter the code from your e-mail into the Secure Code area and press “CONTINUE”.

You have successfully created your FSA IDDO NOT return to the FSA ID log-in page.Close the FSA ID page.

Return to the FAFSA website and enter your new USERNAME and PASSWORD.

What if my FSA ID is disabled or locked?

• If your FSA ID has been locked you can update your FSA ID to unlock your account.

• If you have an FSA ID but do not remember your username, click Forgot Username.

• If you have an FSA ID but do not remember your password, click Forgot Password.

• Note: The password must be between 8 to 30 characters long. You can use any combination of numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters, and / or special characters.

• If your FSA ID is disabled you must contact customer service for more information at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).