Student Loan Center

Federal Direct Student Loans

 

Steps to completing Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note

 

Step 1:  Go to http://studentaid.gov
 
Step 2:  Log in using your FSA ID or email and password.
 
Step 3:  Under My Check List click on I'm in School then select Complete Entrance Counseling (first-time borrowers only).
 
Step 4:  Choose Entrance Counseling as an Undergraduate Student and complete all sections.
 
Step 5:   Once the Entrance Counseling section is finished, complete the loan agreement for a subsidized/unsubsidized loan(MPN).

Step 6:   Sign, date and return one copy of your Financial Aid Award Offer to the Financial Aid Office. 
Your signed award letter gives us permission to process your loan on your behalf.
 
The Direct Loan Basics brochure will answer many questions you may have about the Direct Student Loan programs:  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/direct-loan-basics-students.pdf