Federal Direct Stafford Loan Application Process

Electronic Master Promissory Note (eMPN) and Entrance Counseling Procedures
For 2010-2011 at California University of Pennsylvania

Please follow these important steps to apply for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan.

Step 1:

File your FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.gov.   The Financial Aid Office will automatically create a Federal Direct Stafford Loan record for you once we receive your verified FAFSA results.

Step 2:

The Financial Aid Office will calculate your maximum Stafford Loan eligibility, determine the type of Stafford Loan (subsidized or unsubsidized) and place this amount in your financial aid award.  We will calculate your eligibility based on your financial need and grade level.

Step 3:

The Financial Aid Office will "originate" your Federal Direct Stafford Loan information with the U.S. Department of Education.   Once your loan application has been approved you may sign your Electronic Master Promissory Note (eMPN).

Step 4:

Please sign your Electronic Master Promissory Note (eMPN) by logging onto StudentLoans.gov

and follow the steps outlined.  You will need your Federal Student Aid PIN# to complete this process.  You will also need the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two references with different U.S. addresses who have known you for at least three years.  The first reference is typically a parent or guardian.

Step 5:

Complete your online Direct Loan Entrance Counseling session by visiting the Department of Education Loan Counseling site at http://studentloans.gov and selecting "Entrance and Exit Counseling" on the top of the page.