Completing a Direct Loan Application

As a first-time borrower you will be required to complete a Federal Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN). The MPN will be used for all Federal Direct Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Loans that you may borrow. This means you will not have to fill out a new MPN each academic year.

• When completing your MPN, you will be asked for your federal PIN number. This is the same number you used to electronically sign your FAFSA. If you need to request a PIN, visit the federal PIN website.
• Once you have completed the MPN, be sure to complete your Loan Entrance Counseling if you have not already done so. Loan Entrance Counseling is a federal requirement and must be completed before your loan funds will be released to your student account.

If you have previously borrowed a Federal Direct Loan and completed an MPN at another institution, you do not have to complete a new MPN.

Please visit www.studentloans.gov and sign in to complete your Master Promissory Note AND Loan Entrance Counseling.