<p>One parent must also sign the FAFSA for a dependent student. That parent will need to create a separate PIN for him/herself. [The</a> PIN Web Site - Federal Student Aid](<a href=“http://www.pin.ed.gov%5DThe”>http://www.pin.ed.gov). The parent enters his/her own SSN, DOB, etc.</p>
<p>Folks, I know that you plan to pay for college. However, you will not even be able to discuss your student’s financial aid with any school unless your child has filled out a FERPA release form with that school (even if the child is still a minor). The Family Rights & Privacy Act regs prohibit schools from discussing anything pertinent to your child’s file without that express written consent. Your student MUST understand how financial aid works, must understand how to file for it, access it, etc. I cannot stress this enough. I am a financial aid officer, and parents often get upset with me because I cannot discuss their child’s aid with them … even though the government expects them to pay for school.</p>