Follow the steps outlined below to create your FSA ID and apply for financial aid.
Step 1: Create your FSA ID
This federal username and password allows you to electronically sign your financial aid application and access other Department of Education websites.
- If you are required to complete the FAFSA with your parent's information, they should apply for a FSA ID as well.
- Important – only the owner of the FSA ID should create and use the account. Never share your FSA ID.
- Access the FSA ID webpage at Federal Student Aid. ***
- Click on the “Get Started” button.
- Enter your social security number, date of birth and other personal information as required.
- We advise using your regularly accessed email address not your school associated email. (Parents must use a different email address for their FSA ID).
- Be sure to make a note of your username and password. Click “Show Text” to confirm your password is correct.
- You may elect to register your mobile phone number for account recovery purposes. Parents must use a separate mobile phone number.
- Make a note of the two challenge questions you selected.
- You should receive an email or text immediately with a verification code.
- You will receive another email when your FSA ID is approved for use.
***Additional help can be found at FSA ID - Getting Started; step by step videos are also available.
Step 2: Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA
Aims offers FAFSA help sessions every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Commons, Room 240 and Fridays from 3 p. m. to 4 p.m. in the Welcome Center, Room 228 on the Greeley campus.