You (and your parent, if applicable) can obtain a PIN. The PIN is an electronic access code number that serves as an identifier. It works much like the personal identification number you get from your bank.

You can use the PIN to apply online and to sign your FAFSA on the Web application whether it is an original or Renewal FAFSA on the Web application. If you are a dependent student (your dependency status is determined through a series of questions: 48-54), one of your parents must sign the application, and that parent can also obtain a PIN to sign the application. That parent must apply for and use his or her own PIN to sign your application. You don't need a PIN to complete an original application, but the Department of Education recommends using a PIN so that you can you can electronically sign the application for faster processing. You will need a PIN to complete a Renewal FAFSA. See the section If You Applied Previously below for further information on the Renewal FAFSA.

You (and your parent, if applicable) can obtain a PIN before you begin the application process by applying at the Department's secure Web site at www.pin.ed.gov. If you provide us with your e-mail address when you apply for the PIN, you will receive an e-mail with a link to a Web page where you can view and print your PIN. This option is only viewable one time. Once you receive the PIN e-mail notice from the U.S. Department of Education, you will have 14 days to retrieve your PIN. If you do not retrieve your PIN in 14 days, we will deactivate the e-mail link and send the PIN through U.S. postal mail to the address we have on file. Both Web and paper FAFSA filers may provide their e-mail addresses in 2005-06 by completing Question 13.

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