The university's financial aid website contains important information, including the financial aid process, helpful websites,
and definitions of various financial aid terms.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must complete a new FAFSA each year in order to be considered for grants,
scholarships, and loans. The FAFSA becomes available on January 1 ever year. Some
students may be selected by the federal processor for verification. You will be notified
by email to provide additional information if this happens. If needed, the verification
worksheet(s) required for this process are available on the university's main financial aid website.
Select the Accept Award Offer Tab. Your awards will be listed with an option to accept
all or a portion. (Please refer to the options listed.)
Complete entrance counseling. For first time borrowers, entrance counseling can be
completed at studentloans.gov.
Sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN): Sign a MPN for your Federal Direct Loan online
atstudentloans.gov. (Note: Direct PLUS loans require a separate MPN.)
Upon disbursement of your Federal Direct student loans (typically on or around 10
days before classes begin), you will receive an Email notification.