Announcements
Completing a MPN and Student Loan Lenders Leaving the Loan Program
The Department of Financial Aid, Student Employment and Military Education Benefits recently sent an email to several thousand students regarding the need to complete a new Master Promissory Note (MPN) because of several student loan lenders deciding to leave the loan business. For additional information on this situation and instructions, please click here.
New Freshman Orientation
The Freshman Orientation Powerpoint for school year 2008-2009 is now available for download. Please click here to obtain your electronic copy.
Important Announcement
Many changes in the financial aid process are being implemented for 2008-2009 - which begins with
the fall term. Please read this information carefully.
New for 2008-2009!! (click to read more)
Apply for FAFSA
The first step to applying for aid includes filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Click on image for more information
Current News
Kiplinger's video - "Borrow Smart"
April has again this year been designated "National Financial Literacy Month" through a special resolution
sponsored by members of the U.S. Senate. The topic of financial literacy has taken on a special significance as families are
affected by the national credit crunch.
Kiplinger has developed an educational video on how to borrow wisely, manage education
debt and make the most economical decisions when it comes to student financial aid. Entitled "Borrow Smart," the easy-to-understand
and informative 24-minute video first offers tips on saving, keeping costs low, and accessing scholarships and grants. Kiplinger's experts
also advise families on how to borrow wisely and only when needed, in order to make your college investment a wise one.
NASFAA Creates Handout for Students with Credit Crunch Questions
Despite some troubling reports in the media, students will be able to borrow federal student loans and receive financial aid this fall. The federal government and student loan companies have assured colleges that they will not allow recent developments in the credit markets to prevent students from getting loans. Below is a list of myths and facts about the availability of student aid for fall 2008.
Click here or on the headline to view handout.
The Five-Minute FAFSA
Real-Time PIN for FAFSA
As of January 1, 2008, students and parents will be able to apply for and receive a "real-time" PIN (electronic signature) when completing the FAFSA on the Web (www.fafsa.ed.gov) or when applying for a PIN on the Department's PIN Web site (www.pin.ed.gov)...
Minnesota-Wisconsin Reciprocity Agreement
Minnesota residents may be eligible to participate under the Minnesota/Wisconsin Reciprocity Agreement. Students certified under this program pay tuition at a special rate...
