MSU-Northern Financial Aid: How to Apply

How to Apply

MSU-Northern
Office Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm,
Monday-Friday

Step 1:

Apply for your PIN online at www.pin.ed.gov. *If you are a dependent student, your parents should also apply for a PIN as they will need to sign your FAFSA as well.

Step 2:

Apply online for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Indicate MSU-Northern’s school code #002533 in the school release section of the application. Don’t forget to send in your signed signature page if you did not sign electronically with your PIN!

Step 3:

The processor sends information electronically to schools listed on the FAFSA and sends a Student Aid Report (SAR) to you.

After applying for the FAFSA on the web, you will receive a Student Aid Report in about 3-5 days. The Financial Aid Office will receive this document electronically.

Step 4:

Complete the Student Data form in full! Don’t forget to sign and date the bottom and return to MSU-Northern Financial Aid Office.

Step 5:

If you were picked for Verification by the Federal Processor (you will find this information on your SAR) you will need to do the following:

Complete the “verification worksheet” from the Financial Aid Office
Submit a signed photocopy of your 2010 Federal Tax Return (if you have filed or will file)
Submit a signed photocopy of your parents’ 2010 Federal Tax Return (only dependent students need to submit parent documentation)

Step 6:

Send all requested documents to MSUN for processing.

Step 7:

MSUN notifies you of your eligibility in the form of an award letter.

New students will receive a paper copy in the mail and an Electronic Award Letter.
Continuing students will receive an Electronic Award Letter.

Step 8:

You will then accept or decline aid offered.

New students will need to either return the signed paper copy to MSUN financial aid office or complete the Electronic Award Letter.
Continuing students will need to complete the Electronic Award Letter.

Please Note: There are some additional steps in the process when applying for any of the Federal Direct Loan Programs (Federal Direct Stafford, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford, and Federal Direct Parent PLUS). Specific information will be included with your financial aid award letter.

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Financial Aid Home How to Apply Types of Aid Available Financial Aid Forms Tuition/Fee Information Policies & Procedures My Award Letter FAQs Contact Us Financial Aid Office MSU-Northern P.O. Box 7751 Havre, MT 59501 1-800-662-6132 (406) 265-3787 Fax: (406) 265-3519 finaid@msun.edu Office Location: Cowan Hall Room 213 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm Summer Hours Monday-Thursday 7:00 am-5:30 pm CLOSED Fridays
	How to Apply MSU-Northern Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday Step 1: Apply for your PIN online at www.pin.ed.gov. If you are a dependent student, your parents should also apply for a PIN as they will need to sign your FAFSA as well. Step 2: Apply online for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Indicate MSU-Northern’s school code #002533* in the school release section of the application. Don’t forget to send in your signed signature page if you did not sign electronically with your PIN! Step 3: The processor sends information electronically to schools listed on the FAFSA and sends a Student Aid Report (SAR) to you. After applying for the FAFSA on the web, you will receive a Student Aid Report in about 3-5 days. The Financial Aid Office will receive this document electronically. Step 4: Complete the Student Data form in full! Don’t forget to sign and date the bottom and return to MSU-Northern Financial Aid Office. Step 5: If you were picked for Verification by the Federal Processor (you will find this information on your SAR) you will need to do the following: Complete the “verification worksheet” from the Financial Aid Office Submit a signed photocopy of your 2010 Federal Tax Return (if you have filed or will file) Submit a signed photocopy of your parents’ 2010 Federal Tax Return (only dependent students need to submit parent documentation) Step 6: Send all requested documents to MSUN for processing. Step 7: MSUN notifies you of your eligibility in the form of an award letter. New students will receive a paper copy in the mail and an Electronic Award Letter. Continuing students will receive an Electronic Award Letter. Step 8: You will then accept or decline aid offered. New students will need to either return the signed paper copy to MSUN financial aid office or complete the Electronic Award Letter. Continuing students will need to complete the Electronic Award Letter. Please Note: There are some additional steps in the process when applying for any of the Federal Direct Loan Programs (Federal Direct Stafford, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford, and Federal Direct Parent PLUS). Specific information will be included with your financial aid award letter.