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Federal Direct Loans — Steps to Complete a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) 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, graduate/professional student, or parent borrower), then follow the instructions.
    Screenshot for logging into Federal Student Aid.
    Example: Federal Student Aid login screen
  2. Be sure to have your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID available for completing the MPN.

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