1. Go to www.studentaid.gov and click on "Create Account" on the top right corner
2. Click on "Get Started"
3. Enter your name, date of birth and social security number. Make sure this information matches your social security card
4. Create a username, and password and enter your email. ATTENTION STUDENTS: DO NOT use your high school email address, as it may not be active after you graduate
5. Enter your home address and mobile phone. Select "Yes, I want to use my phone for account access"
6. Select 4 challenge questions from the drop-down menus
7. Review the information you've entered
8. Complete the 2-step verification using your mobile phone and email

Your StudentAid.gov will need to be verified before you can access the FAFSA application. Once the Social Security Administration verifies your information in one to three days, you will have full access to www.studentaid.gov. For help, visit StudentAid.gov/fsaid.