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What is a Federal PIN and where do I get one?

April 26, 2017Federal Pin

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What is a Federal PIN and where do I get one?

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The PIN serves as your identifier to let you access your personal information on U.S. Department of Education systems. It’s like the Personal Identification Number you get from your bank that enables you to access your account. Because it serves as your electronic signature, you should not give it to anyone. You have the option to receive you PIN instantaneously or to have it sent to you via e-mail or postal mail. Be sure to keep your PIN in a safe place; you will be able to use the same PIN in the future to apply electronically for student aid and access your U.S. Department of Education records. If you have never received a U.S. Department of Education PIN, are unsure if you already have a PIN, or if you have lost or forgotten your PIN, visit www.pin.ed.gov. This site will serve as the source of information for the U.S. Department of Education PIN.