Step 1: Obtain PIN Number
Be sure you have your PIN number (and that your parents have their number(s) if your parents are required to sign).
The PIN number is a 4 digit number used to sign FAFSA. Your federal PIN is not the same as the 4 digit code used to log into computers and the Student Portal at BIR.
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1. Go to www.pin.ed.gov
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1. Go to www.pin.ed.gov
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2. Click “Request a Duplicate PIN”
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2. Click “Apply for a PIN”
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3. Make sure your information is correct. Enter your information.
Then choose one of the three delivery methods. “Display Now” or “e-mail” are strongly encouraged methods. “Postal Mail” can take up to 14 days to arrive.
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3. Enter your information. It is recommended that you enter an e-mail address to ensure the fastest processing.
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4. If your parent does not remember his/her
PIN, he/she can request a duplicate by
following the same steps.
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4. If your parent needs a PIN, he/she can apply by following the same steps.
*If they are not US Citizens, please contact Financial Aid to ask how
your parents can sign your FAFSA.
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Step 2: Gather Required Information
- Your Social Security Number and your parent’s Social Security Numbers if you are providing parent information.
- Your driver’s license number if you have one.
- Your Alien Registration Number if you are not a US citizen and your parent’s Alien Registration Numbers if you are providing parent information.
- Federal tax information or tax returns, and/or W2s for the most recent tax year for yourself, for your spouse if you are married, and for your parents if you are providing parent information.
- Records of untaxed income, such as Social Security benefits, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and veterans benefits, for yourself (and for your parents if you are providing parent information); and information on savings, investments, and business and farm assets for yourself (and for your parents if you are providing parent information).
Step 3: Complete the FAFSA
- Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Click “Fill Out Your FAFSA”
- Choose the correct school year by following the date range.
- Answer the questions.
Step 4: Sign the FAFSA with Your PIN
- Enter your PIN number at the end of your application to submit your FAFSA. You should see a confirmation screen when you are finished that tells you your FAFSA was successfully submitted.
- If your parents are required to sign, they can go to www.fafsa.ed.gov after you receive your confirmation and click “Sign Electronically with your PIN”.
Step 5: Follow Up on Your FAFSA
- Your application will be processed and you will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) by e-mail or by mail. You should review your SAR for any necessary corrections or updates.
- Financial Aid will electronically receive your application and review your award package.
- If you do not receive a SAR or have not been contacted by BIR, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and select “Check the Status of a Submitted FAFSA”, call 1-800-4-FED-AID, or call BIR’s Financial Aid office.
There is Free Help Available
Online: There are “Help” buttons on every page of the online FAFSA application. You can also click the “Live Help” button to chat with a customer service representative directly online between the hours of 7am and 11pm Central time.
By Phone: For help toll-free between the hours of 7am and 11pm Central time, call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
In Person: Contact the Financial Aid office at BIR Training Center at 773-866-0111 to make an appointment.
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