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What is a PIN and how do I apply for one?

April 26, 2017Pin

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What is a PIN and how do I apply for one?

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The PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an electronic access code number that serves as your identifier when you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The PIN helps you do the following: • Apply online for federal student aid, using FAFSA on the Web • “Sign” your application electronically and complete the student aid process totally online-no paper is involved. If you’re a dependent student and your parents have a PIN, they can sign the application electronically also. Signing the application at the time you apply means you will get the results faster. • Make corrections on your FAFSA • Access your Student Aid Report (SAR) and make corrections to it • Access all your federal student aid records online, including any federal student loan information Go to www.pin.ed.gov to apply for the PIN. You should request your PIN before you complete your FAFSA on the Web application.