Financial Aid Basics
Learn the steps to getting a student loan, discover the different student loan options and find a helpful checklist to be sure you’re on track.
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in securing several kinds of financial aid. You can learn more or begin the process through this link.
Before receiving a student loan, you must complete entrance loan counseling. In addition, prior to graduating or leaving school, if you have a student loan, you must complete exit loan counseling.
Mapping Your Future allows you to fulfill entrance and exit loan counseling requirements anytime, anywhere – all from the convenience of a computer. The counseling sessions also help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower.