Nycsa

NYC Department of Education

How to Create an NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)

There are three ways you can create an NYC Schools Account (NYCSA):
You can either visit your child’s school in-person to receive a temporary password, contact your school and verify your identity via teleconference and receive a temporary password, or you can use the Account Creation Code on the letter sent home with your child. In Person or Online

In Person or Online (School Support)

Set up an appointment with your child’s school.
Provide a valid photo ID (for example, your passport, your drivers’ license, IDNYC), your email address, and your child’s 9-digit student ID number, which can be found on his or her report card. If via teleconference, the school will verify the identity of the parent/guardian or eligible student by voice or sight.
When you create an account at your school or by teleconference, you will receive a receipt with your temporary password printed on it either in-person or by email.
Go to https://schoolsaccount.nyc Go to https://schoolsaccount.nyc and enter your email address and temporary password. Please note that the temporary password expires in 30 days. You will be asked to create a new password for your account, set up your security questions, and confirm your email address.

Self-Service Method

Self-Serve You will need the Account Creation Code that was sent home with your child in a letter. You can also request a letter from your child’s school. You will need this code and the child’s 9-digit student.

ID number to create an NYC Schools Account or to add additional children to an existing account. 1. Visit https://schoolsaccount.nyc and select the “Create Account” link found on the login page