STEP #1
*ELECTRONIC MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE (EMPN)
STUDENT & PARENT LOAN: http://dlenote.ed.gov
This web site is for completing a Direct Loan Program Electronic Master Promissory Note (EMPN) for student loans that you take out to pay for your own education, or for parent PLUS loans that you take out to pay for your child's education. You will be required to use your U.S. Department of Education issued PIN to complete an EMPN. For additional information or PIN questions, you can visit the official pin site @ http://www.pin.ed.gov/.
STEP #2
*COMPLETE AN ONLINE ENTRANCE COUNSELING
http://www.dlssonline.com/
Before receiving a student loan, first time borrowers must complete an entrance counseling session. This quick and easy interactive counseling session provides useful tips and tools to help you develop a budget for managing your educational expenses and helps you to understand your loan responsibilities. This online entrance counseling session will take about 20-30 minutes to complete.
GRADUATING SENIORS IN DECEMBER/MAY
STEP #1
*COMPLETE AN ONLINE EXIT COUNSELING
http://www.dlssonline.com/
Prior to graduating or leaving college, borrowers are required to complete an exit counseling session. This online exit counseling session has been created to make sure that you understand your rights and responsibilities as a Direct Loan borrower. This online exit counseling session will take about 30-40 minutes to complete.
You may complete these electronic applications at your home/work or in our OIT INTERNET LAB – LIBRARY BASEMENT ROOMS: #090C #090D
Note: The Financial Aid Office will import the results electronically.
Bowie State University School Code: 002062
