# Create & Update an Advocate Profile

When you first sign up for Advocate you'll use our Create Account form to enter some basic info.

If you were in a hurry or missed something, you can review and update your Profile information. From your Dashboard, click on My Profile ->

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You may view & update your Profile details. Just click the blue pencil icon to edit a field ->

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Once you are done, you can always cancel changes by clicking the red x or save changes using the blue disk icon.&#x20;

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These fields are optional, however you may want to update them in case a Program requires this Eligibility Information.&#x20;
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Once you're done updating your profile you're ready to Search for and Apply for Programs. ->