New FSA ID to Replace the Federal Student PIN

LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS COMMITTEE

New FSA ID to Replace the Federal Student PIN

In spring 2015, the Department of Education (DOE) will implement a new login process for the student and borrower-based websites, including FAFSA on the Web, NSLDS® Student Access, StudentLoans.gov, StudentAid.gov, and the TEACH Grant website. The new FSA ID, which will be comprised of a user-selected username and password, will replace the Federal Student Aid PIN as the process by which students, parents, and borrowers authenticate their identity to access their federal student aid information. DOE is excited about the new functionality that the FSA ID will offer, including a single sign-on process for most systems.

The changes are being made to eliminate the need for individuals to enter personal identifiers (Social Security number, name, and date of birth) when accessing Federal Student Aid's systems. This change is critical to comply with new security requirements and industry best practices.

The transition from the FSA PIN to the FSA ID will be as seamless as possible for customers. Existing users will be able to link their PIN information to the FSA ID.