HOW TO ACCEPT, DECLINE, OR
REDUCE FINANCIAL AID

As a student, you have the right to accept, reduce or decline the student aid you are offered.

Navigating the complexities of student aid can be challenging, but understanding how to accept financial aid is crucial for your educational journey. This resource provides a comprehensive guide on how to accept federal student loans, the deadline to accept federal student loans, and steps for accepting your FAFSA loan. Stay informed and make the most of your financial aid opportunities.

How Do You Accept Federal Student Loans?

For undergraduate students, grants are automatically accepted for you because grants do not require repayment. For all students, scholarships are automatically accepted because scholarships do not require repayment. For all students, federal student loans will NOT be disbursed until the loans are accepted and a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling have been completed.