Paying for College: Financial Aid

Why are my disbursed loan funds smaller than the amount listed on my award letter?
When your loans are originated, you are charged a loan origination fee. An origination fee is a percentage of your […]
Why are my loans delayed for 30 days?
The federal government requires a 30-day delay of disbursement for all first-time, first-year loan borrowers. If you qualified for any […]
Where do I go to sign my Master Promissory Note?
To complete your Master Promissory Note: Log in to studentaid.gov. Click the Sign In button. Input your sign-in credentials. Click […]
When will I know if I get financial aid?
It can take several weeks for your financial aid to be reviewed and processed.?If you are eligible for financial aid, […]
When will I know if you’ve approved my Credit Limit Appeal?
Credit Limit Appeals (formerly known as Timeframe Extension Appeals) may take 4-6 weeks to review. You will be notified of […]
When do I need to do exit counseling?
If you have received a Federal Direct Loan or a PLUS Loan, you must complete exit counseling when: You enroll […]
What is a Credit Limit Appeal?
A Credit Limit Appeal (formerly known as a Timeframe Extension Appeal) is a request for more time to complete your […]
What is entrance counseling?
Entrance counseling is a required information session designed to help you manage your student loan debt while you are in […]
What is a Master Promissory Note?
A Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a contract that says you agree to repay the student loan you are borrowing. […]
What is a PLUS Loan?
A PLUS Loan is a loan available to the qualifying parent of dependent undergraduate students. If you and your parents […]