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How to Get a FAFSA Student Pin

A FAFSA PIN is a four-digit number used to electronically sign documents, access your FAFSA account information and allow you to make binding legal agreements. Applicants may select their own PIN numbers or allow FAFSA's PIN website to choose a number for them. Applicants can receive their PIN numbers in three ways: you may view your PIN number instantly via the confirmation page, receive your PIN number by email or ask that FAFSA mail your PIN number to you.

Instructions

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  Go to the PIN webpage (see Resources).
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  Hit "Apply Now" under "Apply for a PIN" on the home page.
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  Press "Next" and enter in your personal information. Personal information includes your first name, last name, social security number, mailing address, birth date, email address and a challenge question and answer. Enter in a custom PIN number or let the website pick a PIN for you. Press "Next."
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  Select how you would like to receive your PIN. A PIN may be viewed instantly online in your Confirmation page, emailed to you within minutes after your application is submitted or sent to you by mail. PINs received by mail may take a week or so to arrive.
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  Submit your PIN application. If you requested that your PIN be displayed online, view it on your Confirmation page. Or you can log in to your email account and find the email from FAFSA containing your PIN.

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