The Student Guide. A quick reference to federal student aid programs and how to apply; the rest of the publication provides more of what you need to know.


The Student Federal PIN Registration Guide. Information and registration for the Federal PIN needed to electronically sign your on-line FAFSA and Master Promissory Note (MPN).


FAFSA on the Web. The Department of Education's free on-line financial aid application.


Direct Loan Consolidation provides information about who should consolidate their direct student loan.


Direct Loan Information about your Direct Student loan and online access to your loan account.


Minnesota Office of Higher Education Information on state financial aid programs, reciprocity, child care and SELF loans.


Financial Aid Estimator This program will help give you an estimate of your eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant and Minnesota State Grant. This calculation is based on your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) and the cost of attendance at the Minnesota institution you select.


Social Security Administration Information on how to change the name on your social security card or request a replacement card.


Selective Service System On-line registration with the Selective Service System. Any male between ages of 18-26 must be registered with selective service.


The Smart Student Guide A wealth of information about financial aid, including and EFC Estimator, College Cost Projector, Savings Projector, Scholarship information and links to scholarship searches.


Internal Revenue Service


How to request a copy of your federal tax form


Who must file a tax return


Resolving Defaulted Student Loans This site gives students information on how to resolve their default status. (Defaulted student loans must be resolved and documentation provided to the college before they will be eligible to receive financial aid.)


North Dakota Reciprocity Click here for more information


Information Resource Guide

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAAFSA)- 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
• Minnesota Higher Education Services Office - 1-800-657-3866
• Direct Loan Applicant Services - 1-800-557-7394
• Internal Revenue Service - 1-800-829-1040
• Selective Service - 1-847-688-6888
• Social Security Administration - 1-800-772-1213