Links

Getting started

U.S. Department of Education

This website provides access to an online version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), information about financial aid programs, and links to the IRS and other government agencies.

Online Electronic Master Promissory Note

This website provides access for first-time Lesley University Federal Stafford Loan borrowers to electonically complete and sign their Master Promissory Note (MPN) online, once their Stafford Loan has been certified by the school. This option will eliminate the need to complete and mail the paper promissory note to the loan servicer.

Online Entrance Interview Counseling

This service allows recipients of Federal Stafford Loans to complete their required entrance interview counseling online. We encourage students to take advantage of this online option- it's fast and easy!

Working with your lender

Lesley University's loan servicer is SallieMae Loan Servicing Inc.

SallieMae has an excellent website, where students can check on the status of their loans, obtain information regarding the lending process, make use of repayment calculators, find information about debt management, etc.

Finding additional sources of aid

The following websites may be useful in locating private organizations offering financial assistance to students:

• The College Board's Fund Finder
• Financial Aid Information Page
• Fastweb Scholarship Sources
• The SallieMae Fund
• Signature Loan
• MEFA Loan

Loans in Repayment

The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) student web site is a secure database that contains information on your loans, outstanding balances, and loan statuses.