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Electronic Master Promissory Note (e-MPN)

This Web page will guide you to complete the Direct Loan or Parent PLUS loan process.

A U.S. Department of Education issued PIN is required to complete the electronic Master Promissory Note process. Visit the PIN Web site if you need additional information.

Complete the e-MPN process.

Direct Stafford Loan Borrowers

  • A Direct Stafford Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loan requires a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling.
  • The MPN is an agreement to pay back any Direct Stafford Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans.
  • Entrance Counseling is an acknowledgment of borrower rights and responsibilities.

Federal Direct Parent Loans (PLUS)

  • PLUS Loans require a Parent Data Form and electronic Master Promissory Note (e-MPN) to be completed by the parent.
  • Only one parent should be listed on the Parent Data Form and the same parent should complete the e-MPN.
  • A U.S. Department of Education PIN number is needed to complete the e-MPN.

Federal Graduate Loan (PLUS)

  • PLUS loans require a separate electronic master promissory note and entrance counseling that needs to be completed by the student.

Last updated: Tuesday, 25-Aug-2009 12:54:22 EDT

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