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Completing the Master Promissory Note
and Entrance Counseling


First-time borrowers of Federal Direct loan programs must sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) as well as complete an Entrance Counseling Session, two documents in which the lender communicates rights, responsibilities, loan terms, and obligations to the borrower.


 

Federal Perkins Loans


Federal Perkins Loan borrowers must complete a Master Promissory Note in person at the Office of the Controller after the student registers for the term.



Federal Direct Stafford or Plus Loans


The Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling may be completed online at http://studentloans.gov

This process requires the borrower's social security number and a Federal Student Aid PIN. To request a new or duplicate PIN visit www.pin.ed.gov

Please allow approximately 30 minutes to complete the session.

For further information, watch our video tutorial.

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Student Financial Aid
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150 Tirey Hall
Indiana State University
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