How do I create an FSA ID?

Formerly known as a pin, an FSA ID is the newest way to verify who you are with the Department of Education and is the only thing between you and viewing your student loans online. 

Complete the following steps to create an FSA ID:

1. Click on the link to create an FSA ID from fsaid.ed.gov or other U.S. Department of Education websites, such as StudentLoans.gov, StudentAid.ed.gov, National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), and TEACH Grant.
2. Verify that you are at least 13 years old.
3. Create a unique username and password, and provide your email address. When choosing a username and password, remember that the FSA ID is an electronic signature used to apply for financial aid and sign loan promissory notes and other legal documents.
4. Provide all required personal data, such as your name, Social Security Number, date of birth, and contact information, as well as answers to the challenge questions you select.
5. If you already have an FSA PIN, you can link it to your FSA ID. This can speed up the verification process. (If you have forgotten it or do not have a PIN, you don’t need a FSA PIN to create an FSA ID.)
6. Carefully review your information. Read and accept the terms and conditions on the FSA ID site.
7. Check the email account that was used to create your FSA ID. You can add [email protected] to your address book to make sure the emails get delivered to your inbox. Look for a message that contains a secure code you can use to verify your email address on the FSA ID site. You will then have the option of using this email address instead of your username to access the various U.S. Department of Education websites. If you change your email address, you will need re-verify it.