All new loan borrowers must complete student loan Entrance Counseling as part of the Federal Direct Student Loan application process. You may visit StudentLoans.gov to complete your Entrance Counseling, sign a Master Promissory Note, or get more information on Federal Direct Student Loans.
Stafford Entrance Counseling
- Go to StudentLoans.gov
- Under ‘Manage My Direct Loan’ select ‘Sign In’. (Note: You will need your FAFSA PIN to access the counseling session. If you do not have your PIN, please visit: www.pin.ed.gov and request a duplicate pin.
- Click “Complete Entrance Counseling” and follow the directions.
- Begin the Quiz.
- At the end of the quiz, read your rights and responsibilities and click “Submit”.
- Click “Print this Page” to print your confirmation page then Click “EXIT”. Your confirmation will be electronically submitted to our office by the federal government.
Master Promissory Note
- Go to StudentLoans.gov
- Under ‘Manage My Direct Loan’ select ‘Sign In’. (Note: You will need your FAFSA PIN to access the counseling session. If you do not have your PIN, please visit: www.pin.ed.gov and request a duplicate pin.
- Sign in using requested information
- Select ‘Complete Master Promissory Note’ and follow the instructions.
When you graduate or withdraw and become less than a half-time student you will be required to complete a exit counseling.
