First Time Federal Direct PLUS Loan Borrower
Parent PLUS Application and PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN)
A Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan is one option a family has to help meet any uncovered
costs there may be after all of your student's funds have been applied to his/her
account. The maximum amount you as a parent can borrow has been included on your student's
financial aid award letter.
Parents, who are borrowing for the first time through the Federal Direct PLUS Loan
Program, must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN). The Department of Education
provides an electronic version of the Master Promissory Note.
What You Need to Complete:
1. Completed the PLUS Application
2. Go to the MPN Website to complete your MPN.
The following information will be needed:
o Your Social Security Number
o Your driver’s license number
o Names, addresses, and phone numbers for two references