Overview

Regent Access has two ways to create a student account. First, Primary Institution users (i.e. State users) with the necessary permissions are able to create a student account by clicking ‘Add' on the Student Search tab in Regent. Applicants must then access the Access application via the URL provided by Regent Education. Second, applicants can create a student account via the Student Experience Portal. Schools typically provide the link to the Student Experience Portal to applicants on the Application for Financial Aid sections of their websites. This article also provides information about the password reset process.

Creating An Account

Creating an Account as a Primary Institution User

Primary Institution users (i.e. State users) with the necessary permissions (see Students section of Permissions List) are able to create a student account by clicking ‘Add' on the Student Search tab in Regent.

1. Navigate to the Student Search tab on the Menu

2. Click on ‘Add Student’

   1. User must have ‘Add Student’ permission

3. The following fields are displayed to enter the Student information:

   1. SSN

      1. This field is optional and not required.

   2. First Name

      1. This field is required.

   3. Last Name

      1. This field is required.

   4. Middle Name

      1. This field is optional and not required.

   5. Birth Date

      1. This field is required.

   6. Email

      1. This field is optional and not required.

4. Click Save

Creating an Account as an Applicant

Applicants must access the Access application via the URL provided by Regent Education. Schools typically provide the link to applicants on the Application for Financial Aid section of their websites. This link directs applicants to the Student Experience Portal where applicants are able to sign up for an account. 

1. Click on the Regent Access link provided by Regent Education, then click Sign Up.

2. The student will then be presented with an Eligibility question and Eligibility Radio button if configured on Institution Setup>Regent Access tab in Regent.

3. The student must finish creating an account by entering in an email and password.

4. Upon creation of the account, the applicant will be directed to the Student Experience Portal where the Access application is accessible under Required Documents.  

5. A student record for each applicant is created in Regent for the Default Institution upon account sign-up. Regent automatically assigns the Student ID 1 in numerical order at the time the student record is created. 

6. An Access ISIR Formatted file is created for each Federal School Code listed on the application.

7. The Access ISIR Formatted file is then imported into Regent and an account is created for each non-Default Institution (each Federal School Code listed on the application) in Regent with a unique ID for each respective Institution.

   1. Note: The Student ID 2 for the non-Default Institution will be the Student ID 1 from the Default Institution.

Password Reset Process

If an applicant has forgotten their password, the standard password reset process documented below should be followed:

1. Click on the 'Reset Your Password' link

2. A 'Forgot Password' screen will launch. Enter your email address and click 'Send Instructions'.

3. An email will be sent to the entered address.

4. Click the link in the email to be directed to the 'Reset Password' screen. Enter the new password, confirm the new password, select the reCaptcha checkbox, and click 'Save.' Password will be reset.