Mansfield University Code of Conduct
Student Lending Code of Conduct
The Master Promissory Note (MPN)
The Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Education. By completing it, you agree to your rights and responsibilities as a borrower. You will only need to complete your MPN once during your enrollment at Mansfield University, unless otherwise notified.
Returning Borrowers:
If you have borrowed a Federal Direct student loan in previous years, filing the FAFSA and accepting your loan(s) in the Student Self-Service portal is needed to utilize future loan(s) each academic year.
New Borrowers:
To apply for a Federal Direct student loan and have it applied toward your tuition bill, you must complete the following two steps:
Step 1: Complete the online Direct Loan Entrance Counseling Session
The online Entrance Counseling session will explain your rights and responsibilities as a borrower. You should understand the importance of borrowing loan funds before completing your Master Promissory Note (MPN). You may complete the session by going to the Department of Education's webpage at www.studentaid.gov.
Step 2: Complete the electronic Master Promissory Note (e-MPN)
The electronic Master Promissory Note (e-MPN) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest adn fees to teh U.S. Department of Education. By completing it, you agree to your rights and responsibilities as a borrower. You will only need to complete your MPN once during your enrollment at Mansfield University.
While completing your MPN, please keep the following in mind:
You will be asked to select the school that you will be attending. You must select Mansfield University (School Code 003324).
You will need your StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID) information. The StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID) was created when you completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you do not have your StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID), you may request it at http://www.studentaid.gov.
You will need the name and addresses of two (2) references. One reference may be a parent or guardian residing in your home.
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