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Federal Direct Loans — Steps to Completing Entrance Counseling on studentaid.gov

  1. Visit studentaid.gov (opens in a new tab) and choose the “Log In to Start” option that corresponds with the type of borrower you are (undergraduate student or graduate/professional student), then follow the on‑screen instructions.
    Screenshot for logging into Federal Student Aid.
    Example: Federal Student Aid login screen
  2. Be sure to have your FSA ID available for completing the MPN.

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