<p>Start at the top left - the before you file or getting ready link. It will walk you through applying for the pins,etc. and there are documents that explain how everything works. It’s not difficult, just a bit time consuming…</p>
<p>My dad and I chose the four-digit pin. I think it asks you near the end of the application. And after we submitted, it told us that the pin will be processed within 3 days, but we were allowed to automatically use it for the FAFSA.</p>