FastTip: If you're interested in filling out the FAFSA on the Web but you want
a paper copy to use as a guide, use the pre-application worksheet instead of a paper FAFSA.
You can download a copy at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Click "Before Beginning a FAFSA,"
then click "Print a Pre-Application Worksheet."
How do I sign a FAFSA on the Web?
Whether you complete a paper or electronic FAFSA, you will be required to provide your signature (and
parent's signature if you are a dependent student). There are three different ways to do this:
1 . Use your 4-digit PIN issued by the Department of Education to electronically sign your FAFSA. (Your
parents will need their own PINs to electronically sign your FAFSA.)
2. Print the signature page, get the required signatures and mail to the address listed on your signature
page.
3. The third option is the slowest and is not recommended. Wait until you receive your Student Aid
Report (SAR), get the required signature(s) and return it to the federal processor through the U.S. Postal Service via certified
mail.
What is a PIN?
The Personal Identification Number (PIN) is the code that the U.S. Department of Education uses to
identify you online. You do not need a PIN to complete your FAFSA on the Web. A PIN allows you to:
- Electronically sign your FAFSA, which can speed up the process
- Check the status of your electronic FAFSA
- Make any changes necessary to your personal information online
* Keep your PIN private, as it allows you (or someone else) to electronically sign federal documents
and access confidential information.
How do I get a PIN?
Students and parents who are eligible to receive a PIN can visit www.pin.ed.gov and click on "Apply
for PIN" at the bottom of the page. You can choose to receive your PIN via e-mail notification or regular mail. You will need
to submit your name, date of birth and social security number to receive a PIN.
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