Financial Aid News
Complete your eMPN for loans now!
Federal Direct Student Loan: If you accepted the Direct Student Loan online, you must complete an electronic Master Promissory Note (eMPN) in order for the loan funds to be credited to your fall
semester bill.
To complete your eMPN (Electronic Master Promissory Note), go to http://dlenote.ed.gov.
Information you will need:
- U.S. Department of Education issued PIN. If you do not know your PIN or have misplaced it, go to the PIN website, http://pin.ed.gov.
- Driver's License Number, if applicable.
- Complete contact information for TWO references that you have known for at least three years. One reference should be a parent or legal guardian. References must reside at separate addresses.
- Please be sure to use your full name as reported on the FAFSA when completing the eMPN.
Federal Perkins Loan: If you were offered a Perkins Loan, you must accept the loan online and complete an electronic Master Promissory Note (eMPN) in order for the loan funds to be credited to your fall bill.
To complete a Perkins eMPN, go to http://slsc.albany.edu/ecsi/prom.html. You will need your assigned federal PIN number.
Please note that it may take up to 2 weeks for our system to be updated.
News Alert: Student Loan Limits Increased 2008-09
As of July 1, the U.S. Department of Education will increase the amount of Federal Direct Student Loans. Students can now borrow up to an additional $2,000 of unsubsidized loan funds per year through the Federal Direct Loan Program. For total amounts, see charts.
NOTE: Students who received award offers after June 15 were packaged with this funding, if eligible. If you received your award offer before June 15 and would like us to review your eligibility for additional loan funds, contact Financial Aid Services via email, via phone at 607-777-2428, or stop by the office located in Student Wing, Room 109, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tip: Borrow only what you need. You will have to repay your loans after graduation.
