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Where Can I Use My PIN?

You can use your PIN at these U.S. Department of Education Web sites:

  • FAFSA on the Web: Access and complete your Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit corrections to your processed FAFSA. You may also use your PIN to electronically sign your submitted FAFSA or obtain a copy of your processed FAFSA information.
  • The National Student Loan Data System Web site: View a history of the federal student financial aid you have received.
  • Direct Loan Servicing: Use your PIN to access Direct Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling. Get up-to-date account information, loan balances, and payoff information. Use our online repayment calculator to help you forecast repayment of your loan and contact our customer service staff by e-mail.
  • The Direct Loan Consolidation Web site: Your PIN will enable you to track the processing status of your online Consolidation Loan application throughout the entire consolidation process from application receipt to booking with Direct Loan Servicing.
  • You may E-sign your master promissory note for your Direct Loan at http://dlenote.ed.gov. To E-sign a master promissory note for a Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL), contact your school's financial aid office or your lender for assistance.