Walk through the process of creating your own Federal Student Aid (FSA) account username and password, also known as an FSA ID. Your FSA ID can be used to securely log in to U.S. Department of Education websites such as https://StudentAid.gov.

You’ll also learn how to set up twostep verification to better protect your identity and account information.

If you plan to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form when it becomes available on Oct. 1, you (and your parent if you're a dependent student) should create an FSA ID as soon as possible.

To create an account, go to https://StudentAid.gov/login

0:25 Personal Information
1:29 Account Information
1:55 Contact Information
2:13 Communication Preferences
2:49 Challenge Questions
3:08 Confirm and Verify
3:24 Verify Your Contact Info
5:27 Congratulations! You’ve Created Your FSA ID

Update for the 202425 FAFSA form:
Starting in December 2023, you will be able to create a StudentAid.gov account even if you don’t have a Social Security number (SSN). To do so, you’ll follow the prompts onscreen to enter your information and select the “I don’t have a Social Security number” checkbox. Watch our video for more information:    • How Do I Create a StudentAid.gov Acco...