Federal Student Aid ID

Creating Your Account

If you haven't done so already, you will need to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) account by setting up a user name and password.

• Each student, and if you're a dependent, one of your parents* will need to set up an FSA Account (also known as an FSA ID) to complete the FAFSA
  process on fafsa.gov.
• We recommend creating your account early - even before you're ready to complete the FAFSA form - to avoid delays in the process.
• To create your FSA ID, click here
  
  *If a dependent student's parents are married and file their taxes separately (married filing separately), they BOTH must create an FSA ID and approve and consent the student's FAFSA.
  
  *If an independent student is married and files their tax separately from their spouse (married filing separately), the spouse must also create an FSA and sign in and approve and consent the student's FAFSA.

How Long Does It Take?

If you have verified your email address, you’ll receive an email once your information is matched with the SSA (one to three days after applying). Once the process is complete, you will be able to use your FSA ID to access your financial aid information.

Important Information

Do NOT create an FSA account on behalf of someone else. That means parents should not create FSA accounts for their children and vice versa. Doing so may result in issues signing and submitting the FAFSA form and could lead to financial aid delays. (Also, it’s against the rules to create an FSA account for someone else.)

Parents and/or Spouse without an SSN

View instructions for obtaining an FSA without an SSN for parents or a spouse who do not have a social security number.