How does the e-signature process work?
First, the financial aid office at your school will determine your eligibility for a Stafford loan or your parents’ eligibility for a PLUS loan. If you are eligible, a Stafford and/or PLUS loan will be included in your financial aid package—check the award letter from the financial aid office. Next, your financial aid office will either a) initiate a Stafford loan application for you with ASA by sending ASA a loan certification or b) request that you or your parents go to ASA Direct to initiate the Stafford/PLUS Loan process yourself for them to certify. Once ASA has received your school’s certification for the loan, a notification letter will be mailed to you. The notification letter will give you instructions on how to update and e-Sign your loan application. You should also understand that you are not required to electronically sign your MPN. If you do not have access to the Internet or would prefer a paper MPN, contact ASA at 800.999.9080 and we will send you a paper MPN.
