types of aid

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How to apply for federal direct student loans

  • Go to https://studentloans.gov
  • You must sign-in using your Fed PIN Number you used to sign your FAFSA
  • Select "Complete Entrance Counseling"
  • Select "Complete Master Promissory Note," then select "Subsidized/Unsubsidized"
  • A new MPN must be completed each academic year.
Loans

There are several loan options available to you.

Federal Direct Loans

There are two types of Federal Direct Loans: Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Learn more about Federal Direct Loans » 

How to apply for federal direct student loans

  • Go to https://studentloans.gov
  • You must sign-in using your Fed PIN Number you used to sign your FAFSA
  • Select "Complete Entrance Counseling"
  • Select "Complete Master Promissory Note," then select "Subsidized/Unsubsidized"
  • A new MPN must be completed each academic year.

Parent Loan For Undergraduate Student (PLUS)

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How to apply for Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans


  • Fill out a 2010-11 PLUS loan request (PDF) and return it to the Financial Aid Office
  • Complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN)
    • To complete the MPN:
      1. Visit: https://studentloans.gov
      2. Sign-In using your Fed PIN Number you used to sign your FAFSA
      3. Select "Complete Master Promissory Note," then select "Parent PLUS"
  • A new MPN must be completed each academic year.

Alternative loans

All students are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine if he/she may be eligible for federal or state grants or loans, which are much more favorable than private loans. Learn more »

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