Step 4: Create FAFSA ID ( Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

The FAFSA (or Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is important because completing this form is the only way to receive state and federal financial aid.

Completing a FAFSA can help you get many scholarships as well as grants and loans.

Creating your FAFSA ID will allow you to log in and save your application. This will be the ID that you use each time you log in to your application as well as check the status of your application.

Write the USERNAME and PASSWORD you choose somewhere secure so that you will remember this login for future access. 

Begin creating your FAFSA ID: Link Links to an external site. 

Note* Creating a FAFSA ID does not complete your FAFSA application. For more information on how to complete your FAFSA application go to the next page. 

Watch this video for step-by-step instructions