<p>1) I just made a PIN today. How long until I can begin the forms?</p>
<p>2) Is the fact that I started the FAFSA process today a bad thing? I'm probably a little late, aren't I...?</p>
<p>You should get an e-mail in a few days with your pin #.</p>
<p>No, it is not too late to start the FAFSA. You are right on schedule.</p>
<p>You can also begin the forms without the PIN. The PIN is necessary only for signing it at the end.</p>
<p>You may wish to complete the FAFSA worksheet while waiting on your PIN # then just transfer the info over to the electronic form. The worksheet can be downloaded from the FAFSA website.</p>