Steps for Parents

Step One
Complete your taxes for the past year

Step Two
Create a username and password

• https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid
• Your username and password can be used each year to electronically apply for federal student aid, to electronically sign your federal student aid documents, and to access your personal records online.   
  
  

Step Three
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• The federal school code for York College is 002567
• To help expedite your application, ensure that you electronically "sign" the FAFSA form with your username and password. 
• If you are experiencing problems, please contact the FAFSA hotline at 1-800-433-3243
  
  

Step Four
​Review the Student Aid Report (SAR)

• You will have access to a SAR 5-7 days after completing your FAFSA. Check your SAR for accuracy, make the necessary corrections online, and sign the form with your PIN.

Step Five
If you are taking the Federal Parent PLUS Loan, complete the Direct PLUS Loan Application

• www.studentloans.gov
• Sign In
• Select "Request a Direct PLUS Loan"

Note: The Direct PLUS Loan Application must be completed in one sitting. 

Step Six
Have your student complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling

• www.studentloans.gov
• Students must sign a MPN and complete the Entrance Counseling with the federal government before funds will be disbursed (paid) to their account.

Step Seven
Look for a Financial Aid Award package in the mail

• Once you have been accepted and if you are eligible for student aid, York College's Financial Aid Department will send you an award package detailing the awards and amount of aid you are eligible for. 
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Step Eight
Complete the Financial Aid Award package by signing the required forms and returning it to York College

Note: If you do not complete the FAFSA, you will not be eligible for federal grants, loans or federal work study, as well as certain need-based scholarships. If you will not be submitting a FAFSA, please complete the FAFSA Waiver and send it to the Financial Aid Office.

Steps For Students

Step One
​Complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN)

• www.studentloans.gov
• Sign In
• Select "Sign Master Promissory Note"
• Complete the requested information
• Print a copy of the signed MPN for your records

Step Two
​Complete Entrance Counseling

• www.studentloans.gov
• Sign In
• Select "Complete Counseling" 
• Complete Entrance Counseling