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ALT Master Promissory Note Step-by-Step Guide 1. Go to StudentAid.gov/mpn and log in to start. 2. Enter relevant personal information. 3. List references (at least two persons with different U.S. addresses and who have known you for at least three years). 4. Fully review agreements. 5. Review entered information. 6. Sign & submit!
ALT Six-Month Plan After Graduation STEP 1: Graduation: Once you graduate, your federal student loans enter repayment. In most cases, you will have a six-month grace period. STEP 2: Loan Servicer Contact: Your loan servicer will provide you with information about when your first payment is due, the number and frequency of payments, and the amount of each payment. STEP 3: Grace Period: The grace period gives you time to get financially settled. Use this time to explore repayment plans and to research student loan forgiveness options. STEP 4: Choosing a Repayment Plan: Some plans offer affordable monthly payments while others can help you pay off your student loans faster. Use our Loan Simulator to find a plan that matches your goals. STEP 5: First Payment: Set up an account on your loan servicer's website to begin making payments. If you enroll in auto pay, you may receive a 0.25% interest rate deduction.
ALT Making Corrections to Your FAFSA Form Corrections You Can Make Online Adding missing signature Adding missing consent and approval Correcting response to "Direct Unsubsidized Loan Only" question* Correcting your Social Security number** Updating personal contact information, including mailing or email address** Adding or removing a school Fixing typos *Students should answer "No" to be considered for all financial aid types. **Can be changed under StudentAid.gov account settings
ALT How to Avoid Student Loan Forgiveness Scams Our emails come from noreply@studentaid.gov, noreply@debtrelief.studentaid.gov, or ed.gov@public.govdelivery.com. Be cautious about any calls you receive about your student loans. Official text from Federal Student Aid are sent from 227722 and 51592. Double check URLs and email addresses to make sure they match exactly.
ALT Better FAFSA Better Future Webinar Series Understanding the New FAFSA Submission Summary Learn about the document replacing the Student Aid Report for 2024–25, including what to expect and how to review it. Why Should I Complete the 2024–25 FAFSA Form? Understand the financial aid programs available when you complete the FAFSA form to help you pay for college, career school, or trade school. How To Complete the 2024–25 FAFSA Form as a Dependent or Independent Student? Two guided walkthrough sessions to help you understand what to expect when completing the FAFSA form for each dependency status. A Parent’s Guide to Federal Financial Aid Receive guidance and resources available to parents to help understand the financial aid process. How To Compare Financial Aid Offers and Schools Learn how to evaluate financial aid offers from your school(s) and how to compare college costs.
ALT Simple Steps to Transfer Tax Information Into Your FAFSA Form. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) electronically transfers your federal tax return information into your FAFSA form.
ALT Submit your 2023-24 FAFSA Form ASAP!
ALT Just Announced: The student loan payment pause has been extended. Updates will be posted on StudentAid.gov
