HOW TO APPLY FOR STUDENT LOANS

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD LOAN?

1. Complete the 2010-2011 FAFSA on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov if you have not done so yet.
    
2. Complete the Direct Loan Entrance on line by visiting www.StudentLoans.gov
   
   You will use the same pin number used to sign your FAFSA. All Students must complete the Direct Loan Entrance online, even if an entrance was done for the FFELP loan program on a prior occasion. Your loan will not be processed until an entrance has been completed.
    
   1. Click on Manage My Direct Loan
       
   2. Sign in with your FAFSA Pin
       
   3. Scroll down and click on Complete Entrance Counseling then begin
       
   4. Print a copy of “Completed Entrance Counseling (STEP 4) page
       
3. Complete the Direct Loan Promissory Note (MPN) by visiting www.StudentLoans.gov  
    
   1. Scroll down and click on Complete MPN
       
   2. Select Subsidized/Unsubsidized then complete the Promissory Note
       
   3. Print page 1 and page 10 of your completed Promissory Note
       
4. Once you have completed all of your documents, call (914) 606-6773 to make an appointment to discuss your loan amounts with a financial aid Counselor.
    

5. Bring  a copy of your  MPN and completed Entrance Counseling with you to your appointment.

    

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