| Step 1: | File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). |
| Step 2: | Accept your financial aid via Net Partner. You can accept the entire amount, partial amount or decline each type of aid. |
| Step 3: | Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN). Click on "Sign in" to begin the process. You will sign in using your FAFSA PIN. |
| Step 4: | Complete the Federal Stafford Loan entrance counseling. |
All Federal Direct Loan information will be submitted to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and will be accessible by agencies and institutions determined to be authorized users of the data system. Borrowers can access their own student loan history by visiting the NSLDS website.
When a student borrower graduates or otherwise ceases to be enrolled at least half-time, the borrower is required to complete a loan exit counseling session.