What is a PIN for financial aid?
You and your parents (if you are dependent for financial aid purposes) may obtain a PIN. With a PIN you may complete the FAFSA on the Web without submitting a signed signature page. The PIN is your electronic signature. Allow 7 to 10 days to obtain a PIN. It will be sent to you and your parents under separate letters. Be sure to keep it because you can use it to check on the status of processing your FAFSA and make corrections on the Web. To obtain a PIN, go to www.pin.ed.gov/.