How do I create a StudentAid.gov account if I don't have a Social Security number?

Answer

To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, you will need a StudentAid.gov account. Starting in December 2023, you will be able to create a StudentAid.gov account even if you don’t have a Social Security number (SSN). To do so, you’ll follow the prompts on-screen to enter your information and select the “I don’t have a Social Security number” checkbox. Accounts created without an SSN have limited functionality. The only people who should create an account without an SSN are a student’s parent or spouse who doesn’t have an SSN or a student who’s a citizen of the Freely Associated States and needs to complete the FAFSA® form online. You must have an SSN or be a citizen of the Freely Associated States to be eligible to receive federal student aid. More: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support