Creating a StudentAid.gov Account and Completing FAFSA

Who can create a StudentAid.gov account without a Social Security number starting December 2023?

• Only U.S. citizens

• Students from the Freely Associated States and certain contributors

• Any student applying for FAFSA

• Anyone with a valid email address

What information is required to create a StudentAid.gov account?

• Only your email address

• Your high school diploma

• Your first, middle, and last name, and date of birth

• Your Social Security number

What must you do if you don't have a Social Security number when creating an account?

• Skip the Social Security number section

• Select the checkbox for 'I don’t have a Social Security number' and continue

• Enter a fake Social Security number

• Contact customer support

What is the purpose of two-step verification in the account creation process?

• To verify your email address

• To enhance account security

• To make the process longer

• To confirm your age

What happens if your identity cannot be verified using knowledge-based questions?

• You must restart the application

• You will be given instructions for another verification method

• Your account will be deleted

• You will receive a temporary account