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New Student Financial Aid Checklist

  Starting your journey at MSU? Here’s how to make sure you’ve got your financial aid in order.

Apply for Aid

  1. Submit Your FAFSA Early

    This is your first step to getting aid. Use code 002360 to send your information to MSU. 

    Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA)

  2. Review the Status of your Application

    Check for any additional documents needed in the Financial Aid Portal.

  3. Accept or Decline Aid

    Check and confirm your financial aid award information in E-Services.

    • Select "Financial Aid"
    • Choose "View Your Award Notification" under Next Steps.
    • Review your award details and respond accordingly.
      • To accept a Federal Direct Student Loan, select "request loan." You will be taken to a separate page—follow the instructions there to complete the process.
    • Provide any additional information requested.
    • Submit your Award Response to finalize your selections.

  4. Complete Forms

    Make sure any additional loan, grant or work study paperwork is finished. Check your email regularly for follow-up messages or requests for additional information.

  5. Check Deadlines

    Stay updated by logging into your student portal or check the tuition and fee schedule.

  6. Enroll in Classes

    You need to be enrolled to receive aid. 

  7. Maintain Enrollment and Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

    To continue receiving financial aid, you must stay enrolled and continue to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.

    If you withdraw from a course or leave school, your aid may be adjusted. Learn about Return to Title IV (R2T4) and how dropping classes can affect your financial aid. 

Reminder: Financial aid can only be awarded to students who have been admitted. Apply for admission to Minnesota State University, Mankato if you haven’t already.