Applying for Aid
Pin Number Request
Your PIN number will be used for many years. It is from the U.S. Department of Education and is utilized in a variety of ways. These include: applying for financial aid, signing an electronic promissory note, and viewing your loan account detail. For dependent students, at least one parent will need a PIN in their name. The parent PIN is used to sign the FAFSA and to sign a Parent PLUS loan promissory note if they apply for the PLUS loan. You can...
- request, and receive a PIN in "real-time" at: www.pin.ed.gov
- make up a PIN
- request a duplicate PIN
- change your existing PIN to another number
FAFSA.gov
The online application for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA takes less than an hour if you have gathered the necessary documents. Apply for all federal aid and make corrections to application. This application is the foundation for nearly all financial aid decisions at Boise State. Below are some great resources, if you are looking for extra guidance on how to complete the FAFSA:
- 7 Easy Steps to Complete the FAFSA presentation
- Federal FAFSA live chat, phone, and email assistance
Aid Application Checklist
Print this checklist to track your progress through the financial aid process. Complete instructions for each step on the checklist can be found in the Aid Handbook which is also available online.