Master Promissory Note
Please read through the following items before beginning.Tips for sucess:
- Do not use your internet browser's back button. This can cause problems.
- You will be printing out nine (9) pages total; page eight (8) is the Master Promissory Note (MPN). If you e-sign your MPN, you will need to keep all pages for your records.
- If you do NOT e-sign your MPN, you will need to sign, date and mail page eight (8) to the address listed on page one (1).
- If you encounter any problems or cannot complete the process, please click the "Save for Later" button.
To complete your MPN on-line just follow the steps below:
1. Part of this process includes selecting a lender. A drop-down box will appear with a list of lenders which participate in the electronic funds process with GCC. All students have the right to select any lender they wish.
2. Click on the box below titled On-Line Loan Application (MPN)
3. Input your Social Security number and birth date (as shown in the example), then click on "Start Application Process"
4. Follow the instructions closely throughout the process. Be sure to click "Submit" after you print your promissory note.
5. When the process is complete you should see a "Thank You" screen that confirms that your electronic signature (e-sign) has been accepted.
If you choose a lender not in the drop-down box:
If the lender you wish to use is not listed in the drop-down box, you must obtain a paper MPN from that lender and submit it to the Financial Aid Office. Please note not all lenders participate in the electronic funds process with GCC. Some lenders send a paper check to the school which would require a student endorsement before the loan proceeds could be applied to their account.
After the MPN is submitted:
Once your MPN is submitted, either electronically or by mail, the lender you have chosen will forward the funds to the school based on the scheduled disbursement dates determined by the school.
Reminder: All loans are distributed in two (2) disbursements.
Accessing your loan history:
You may access your prior loan information on the National Student Loan Data system (NSLDS) web site at: www.nslds.ed.gov. NSLDS contains all of your Title IV aid history, including the lender and or servicer of all student your loans
Students awarded a Stafford loan can complete and sign (e-sign) their Master Promissory Note (MPN) on-line by clicking this box. This MUST be done before you can receive your student loan funds.
If you need assistance with your MPN, please call 1-888-272-5543
