A Step-by-Step Guide to Downloading Your Student Aid Report (SAR)
- Vitoria VanHootegem
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
If you are working with your attorney regarding student loans, you may be asked to provide your Student Aid Report (SAR). This document summarizes your federal student aid information and is often used to verify loan and financial details.
The most important document for most clients is your “My Aid” loan summary (not the Student Aid Report). This shows your loan balances, servicer's, and history.
This guide will walk you through how to access and download your student loan information in a simple, step-by-step way.
What You’ll Need Before You Start
Before accessing your Student Aide account, make sure you have:
A valid email address & Access to it
(if you don't have one check out our Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Email Account)
Your Social Security Number or ITIN
A mobile phone in your name (for verification purposes)
How to Create or Access Your FSA ID
Before you can access your tax transcripts online, you will need to create an IRS account through ID.me.
What You’ll Need
A valid email address
A valid phone number
Your Social Security Number
If you don't have a SSN you still may be able to create an account if you meet one of two below qualifications:
You are a citizen of the Freely Associated States who needs to complete the FAFSA form online.
You are a parent or spouse of a student who is applying for aid.
Step 1: Go to the Student Aid Website
Open your web browser and go to:
Click “Create Account” in the top right corner.
Step 2: Create Your FSA Account
Click your language preference "English" or "Spanish"
Then Click "Get Started"
You will need to:
Enter your personal information
Create login credentials
Verify your email and/or phone number
Accessing Your Student Aide Report (SAR)
Your Student Aid Report provides a snapshot of your financial aid and loan information.
This helps your attorney:
See your total loan balance
Identify loan types (federal vs private)
Review your loan history and status
Understand your student loan situation
Verify loan-related information
Determine the best strategy for your case
Providing this document early helps avoid delays and ensures accurate case preparation.
Taking a few extra minutes to download the correct transcripts can save you time and stress later.
Step 1: Go to the Student Aid Website
Step 2: Sign In to Your FSA Account
Look at the top right hand corner of your screen
If you already have an account, click Sign In
If not, click Create an Account
(and follow directions to create a FSA account in the section above)
Follow the prompts to:
Enter your email and password
Enter your multi-factor authentication code (you’ll receive the code by text or email)
Step 3: Find Your FAFSA or SAR
Look for a section that says:
“FAFSA Submissions” or "My Aide"
Depending on when you took out financial aide will determine which sections will be viewable for you.
Choose"FAFSA Submissions" if you are still a student or was one in the last year
Choose"My Aide" if you are no longer a student
“FAFSA Submissions”
Click on your most recent FAFSA form.
Once you click your FAFSA submission, look for an option that says:
“View Student Aid Report (SAR)” or “View FAFSA Submission Summary”
Click to open the document.
"My Aide"
On the “My Aid” page, you will see:
Total loan balance
Breakdown of loans
Loan servicers
Scroll through the page and look for:
“Download My Aid Data” or a Print option
Step 4: Save or Download Your Report
“FAFSA Submissions”
When your SAR opens:
Click the “Download” icon (usually a downward arrow)
Or click “Print” and choose Save as PDF
Save each file somewhere easy to find and then share the file with your attorney.
"My Aide"
Option A: Download File
Click "Download My Aid Data"
Save the file
Option B: Save Page as PDF
Right-click → Print
Select Save as PDF
Save each file somewhere easy to find and then share the file with your attorney.
Need Help?
If you have trouble accessing your SAR:
Or contact Federal Student Aid support through the website
Final Thoughts
Downloading your student aide information only takes a few minutes once your account is set up and you're logged in.
Providing this document early helps your attorney better understand your student loan situation and move your case forward more efficiently.
If you have questions, feel free to contact our office for assistance.
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