Yes! Get started by creating a studentaid.gov account for yourself. If you are a dependent student, you will also need your contributor(s) to have an account too.

How do I know if a parent or spouse also need to create an account?

• Check this chart to see whether any other contributors, like a parent or spouse, also need to create an account before you can submit your FAFSA form.
• If you’re still not sure whether you need a parent to sign your form, confirm if you’re an independent or dependent student.
• If you’re a dependent student, you (or your parent) can use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent wizard to figure out which parent, guardian or spouse also needs to create an account.

What you need to create a StudentAid.gov account

• Name (exactly as it appears on your Social Security card if you have one)
• Date of birth
• Personal email address
• Social Security number (if you have one)

Remember: You’ll have only one StudentAid.gov account to use for the rest of your life, so make sure to use an email address that you’ll have access to even after you graduate from school or change jobs.

Having trouble? Get answers to common questions about creating a StudentAid.gov account.

Yes!

• Online: You can refer to the U.S. Department of Education for assistance via live chat or you can use their online Help Center.
• Telephone: Federal Student Aid can assist with questions via phone call at 800-433-3243.
• Virtual: Office Hours hosted by the Office of 60x30 occur biweekly, Tuesdays from 12-2 p.m. and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. Join the Reconnect Navigators for help with the FAFSA!
• In person: One-on-one in person help can often be obtained from any university or college financial aid office (even if it’s not a college or university you plan to attend).

• Review your FAFSA Submission Summary
  • The Department of Education will review your FAFSA submission and issue a FAFSA Submission Summary after your application has been processed (typically 1-3 days) to your StudentAid.gov account. It is important to review this information for accuracy.
• The Department of Education issues your FAFSA information to all of the institutions you listed on your FAFSA.
• Follow up with your institution’s financial aid office(s). Some helpful questions to ask may include:
  • When will you receive your FAFSA record?
  • When will you issue award offers?
  • How will you issue award offers?
  • Are there any additional documents that are required to finalize my financial aid package?
• Plan to file the FAFSA each academic year. Your institution will need updated information each academic year in order to create a financial aid package for you.