Your Financial Aid Requirements

Under the Finances tab, you will find important information about your financial aid such as your eligibility, tasks you need to complete, and links to your MAX Account where you can find more detailed information on your awards and complete required tasks. 

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MY FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY (Requires login)

You can view in your myVILLE portal whether you are meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards to remain eligible for federal and/or state financial aid. If you click on the link to view your status in MAX you can also:

• See a more detailed list and description of your requirements.
• View holds that may have been placed on your record by the Office of Student Accounts, the Registrar's Office, and/or other University offices.
• Check your current Academic Progress status and the history.

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My Financial Aid Requirements (Requires login)

You can check your requirements which are complete and incomplete.

• A green check mark indicates the task is complete.
• If you do not see a green check mark, click the link provided or click on Financial Aid Status for more information.

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My Financial Aid Status (Requires login)

You can check your Unsatisfied Student Requirements, Outside Resources, Academic Progress Status, and Financial Aid History.

• Click the link for Financial Aid Status under the section Financial Aid Requirements
• Select the academic year

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My Financial Aid Awards (Requires login)

You can click from your myVILLE to access the Financial Aid Awards section in your MAX Account. From there you can view:

• Your Award Overview (financial aid awards) listed by academic year.
• Your other resources received and additional information by academic year.
• The Terms and Conditions of your financial aid awards.

Authorization to Release Information

• Go to the Award by Aid Year page in Max.
• Select the current academic year from the drop-down and click “Submit.”
• Under “Unsatisfied Requirements” click on the blue link, “Authorization to Release Information”, to complete the form online.

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Terms and Conditions (Requires login)

• Go to the Award by Aid Year page in Max.
• Select the current academic year from the drop-down and click “Submit.”
• Click on the blue link, “Terms & Conditions”, inside the red box.
• Review and read “Terms & Conditions.”
• Click the box at the bottom to “Accept” or “Decline”.

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Accept, Decline, or Reduce your Offered Direct Loans (Requires login)

All borrowers must either “Accept”, “Reduce” or “Decline” the offered Federal Direct Loans on their account. The Terms and Conditions (above) must be completed before you can do this step.

• Federal Direct Loans have a fixed interest rate and are recommended before looking into other loan options. 

To accept or decline your offered loans:

• Go to the Award by Aid Year page in Max.
• Select the current academic year from the drop-down and click “Submit.”
• Click on the tab at the top of the screen “Accept Award Offer.”
• Your loans will be listed as OFPE (Offer Pending) > use the drop-down box to “Accept”, “Reduce” or “Decline”.
• Make sure to complete this step for ALL semesters you are offered loans.

• Direct loan borrowers must complete Federal Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and Loan Agreement (Master Promissory Note/MPN) once every ten years. 
• These requirements will not show on your account until you have completed the step above and accepted your offered loans in your MAX account.
• These requirements must be completed by the student, NOT the parent(s).
  

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Complete ENTRANCE COUNSELING 

• Go to https://studentaid.gov/entrance-counseling  
• Select your program type and click on the appropriate option. Either:
  • I am an Undergraduate Student (applies to associate and bachelor's degrees)
  • I am a Graduate/Professional Student (applies to master's and doctoral degrees)
• Click “Login to Start” and enter your FSA ID and Password. 
• Select Millersville from the list of PA schools to notify; then complete each module by reading the information and answering the Check Your Knowledge questions throughout.
• Once completed you have completed each module you will receive a confirmation once your Entrance Counseling has been submitted.

           

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COMPLETE MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE (MPN) / LOAN AGREEMENT

• Go to https://studentaid.gov/mpn 
• Select your program type and click on the appropriate option. Either:
  • I am an Undergraduate Student (applies to associate and bachelor's degrees)
  • I am a Graduate/Professional Student (applies to master's and doctoral degrees)
• Click “Login to Start”, enter your FSA ID and Password and confirm your contact information
• Select Millersville from the list of PA schools to notify and provide two personal references. These references are in no way responsible for your loan repayment.
• Read and continue through the loan agreements then review and/or edit the information you have provided thus far.
• Once all information is accurate, click “Continue” to sign and submit the MPN.
• You will receive a confirmation once your Master Promissory Note (MPN) has been submitted.

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SUBMIT DOCUMENTS ON THE FA STUDENT FORMS PORTAL

Students may need to submit additional documentation to verify the information they put on their FAFSA Application or documentation such as proof of citizenship, or information on loan default. If you need to submit documentation, you will see a requirement of Verify - Student Forms listed in your Financial Aid Requirements. 

• To view the specific documents required, click on the Verify - Student Forms requirement link or go to millersville.verifymyfafsa.com.
• You will be redirected to the Financial Aid Student Forms portal where you can create an account, complete the requested information online, and submit your documents through secure upload.

           

A student’s financial aid award package is completed based on information at the time of processing. It is possible changes to a student’s awards may be made during the academic year for several reasons.

Some examples include:

• Additional financial aid was received (such as scholarships or grants)
• Changes were made to the student’s FAFSA which caused an adjustment in eligibility
• A re-evaluation was done based on special circumstances, causing an adjustment in eligibility
• The student’s enrollment status changed
• The student’s living status changed (off-campus, dorm, with parents)
• The student withdrew from the university
• The student reached the maximum amount of aid available

For more information on the terms and conditions of your awards, click here. For specific details about changes made to your financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 717-871-5100.