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Financial Aid staff are available time to answer questions or by appointment. Methods available are email, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, phone or in person appointments on campus.

To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application is free. Beware of sites requesting payment to file the application.

School Code: 010491

WATCH NOW: Financial Aid Basics

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Loans certified for one term (fall only or spring only or summer only) will have two disbursements, one at the beginning of the term and one at the midpoint of the term.  
• First time borrowers will have loan disbursements delayed by 30 days after the start of the term.
• Programs that are less than 16 credits are not eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid Funds, this includes Pell grant and all Federal Student Loans.

QUICK LINKS

• Create an FSA ID  It is needed for the FAFSA, NSLDS, and Loan Entrance Counseling/MPN.
• Complete the FAFSA
• Request Tax Return Transcript from IRS
• Complete Entrance Counseling or Master Promissory Note (MPN)
• Find Loan Servicer (NSLDS)  Log on to NSLDS for contact information for loan default resolution or loan repayment information.
• Overview of the Minnesota Dream Act Video; available in Spanish
• 2021-22 FAFSA/Dream Act Worksheet
• College Planning Workbook; available in Spanish
• Myths and Truths about Financial Aid