Create FSA ID account for student aid website | Scribe

    Create FSA ID account for student aid website

    • Elizabeth Erickson |
    • 27 steps |
    • 4 minutes
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    Navigate to <https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id>
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    Click "Create an Account"
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    Click "Get Started"
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    Complete the page with your information.
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    Its SUPER IMPORTANT that this information matches with the information on your Social Security Card. Including the name and case (upper case or lower case letters) on your name.
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    Click "Continue"
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    Click the "Username" field.
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    Use an email that you will continue to have access to after you graduate high school. DO NOT USE your school email.
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    Click "Continue"
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    Write your email and password down somewhere and file it with your SSN so that you can remember your login next time you complete your FAFSA.
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    Complete this page with your information. Utilize a permanent address.
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    Student and parents need to write address in the EXACT SAME way. For example, if the student writes Douglas Ave., the parent CANNOT write Douglas Avenue - it might cause issues connecting your accounts later. Write down how you enter your address here so your parent enters it the same way.
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    Click "Continue"
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    Click how you'd like to be communicated.
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    Choose the language that should be displayed when you log in.
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    Click "Continue"
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    Complete your security questions
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    Tip! Write the answer to these somewhere or use ones you won't be confused about later!
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    Click "Continue"
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    Click "I agree to FSA's terms and conditions"