There are two main ways designed to help you complete your FAFSA. This includes:

1. Download the myStudentAid app (available on iOS and Android and conveniently fill it out on a mobile device.
2. Visit studentaid.gov to complete the FAFSA form on your mobile device or laptop

 

Please make sure that you complete BOTH the 2024-2025 and the 2025-2026 FAFSA and use the school code 031045

Step 2. Complete Loan Counseling

You are required to complete entrance counseling to ensure you understand the responsibilities and obligations you are taking on if you have never previously received a Direct Loan or Federal Family Education Loan (FEEL).

Undergraduate Students: The entrance counseling will fulfill counseling requirements for Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans.

Time Frame: The Counseling Process typically takes 20-30 minutes and must be completed in one session.

Information Needed/Prepared:

• Verified FSA ID
• School Name
• Details on your income, financial aid, and living expenses

You will click on the link that says “Log In To Start” under “I Am an Undergraduate Student”

Click here to start your loan counseling.

Step 3. Sign MPN

What is a Subsidized/Unsubsidized Master Promissory Note (MPN)?

The Subsidized/Unsubsidized Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your federal student loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to your lender or loan holder.

There is one MPN for Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans and a different MPN for Direct PLUS Loans.

Most schools are authorized to make multiple federal student loans under one MPN for up to 10 years. 

You will click on the link that says “Log In To Start” under “I Am an Undergraduate Student”

Click here to get started on your MPN

Step. 4 Covering Out-of Pocket Expense Not Covered by Financial Aid

Once your Financial Aid Award Notice has been emailed to you, the Bursar will email you a Statement of Account, which will notify you of any cash balance not covered by Financial Aid.

AIMM has a Payment Plan for payment on account balances not covered by financial aid (payments can be paid by cash, check, debit card, money order or credit card)

Pay account balance when due (Sign up for text message notification of Payment Plan deadlines)

Finance charges (7%) are accessed on the unpaid balance, not covered by financial aid