Create Your
FSA ID
You will use your FSA ID to electronically sign your FAFSA (the fastest and easiest way to complete your FAFSA).
While you are in school, you will complete a new FAFSA EVERY YEAR (Be sure to KEEP the information below in a safe place!).
To create aN FSA ID:
Create your Username
You will be notified if the username you entered is taken. If so, keep trying!
Create your password
Your desired password MUST HAVE:
numbers
uppercase letters
lowercase letters
be 8-30 characters long
Click Continue
5. Enter your name, DOB, and Social Security Number
Your name and social security number MUST BE EXACTLY what is on your social security card. Not sure? CHECK!
Don’t have a social security number? Please contact your counselor to apply for TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid).
6. Click Continue
7. Enter your email, cell phone number, mailing address, and language preference.
If possible, provide an email other than your @myhisd.net
8. Click Continue
9. Select 4 challenge/security questions and their responses.
10. Click Continue
11. Review all information and correct any mistakes.
12. Review terms/conditions at the bottom of the page. Check the box to certify to agree, and to verify that your information is correct.
13. Click Continue
14. If you chose to provide a cell phone number, you will receive a text message with a code. Enter the code in the box.
It can sometimes take a few minutes to receive the text. Ensure you have good reception.
15. Click Submit
16. You will also receive an email with a code. Enter it in the box.
17. Click Submit
Congratulations! You have successfully created your Fsa ID!
PLEASE ensure that you keep your username and password in a secure place.
If you haven't done so, create an account for one of your parents/guardians. (Follow the same steps above)
Your parent(s)/guardian(s) will be able to use their account to sign the FAFSA and obtain information directly from the IRS.
This will be a time saver since you will have to complete a FAFSA every year!
