The following forms should be used by students who have completed a 2024-2025 FAFSA and are enrolling Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025
Instructions and application for 2024-2025 Federal Direct Loan (subsidized or unsubsidized)
All financial aid recipients must meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Students are reviewed at the end of each term to assure these standards are met. Failure to meet the standards will result in cancellation of financial assistance. It is the student's responsibility to stay in good academic standing to assure financial aid will be available to them.
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Terms and Definitions related to student Financial Aid at Eastern Maine Community College
Students must meet required financial aid Standards of Academic Progress to continue to receive financial assistance while attending EMCC.
An Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) gives you access to Federal Student Aid's online systems and serves as your legal signature. Use this handy sheet to collect the information you'll need to set up your FSA ID.
This form should be completed with an advisor when you submit an Academic Appeal for Reinstatement of Financial Aid. To contact your advisor view My Advisor (under Current Student) or email advising@emcc.edu for assistance with this form.
Financial Aid advisors are available 8-4:30 Monday through Friday for drop in visits or appointments. You may also set up an online meeting via Zoom.
Either call 974-4625 or email finaid@emcc.edu to set up in person or online appointments.
For the Fall or Spring term, if you are in good academic/financial aid standing and would like access to some of your anticipated financial aid refund go to this link to complete the Financial Aid Advance (FAA) form. This Advance Payment is only available for fall and spring term (not summer).
The Business Office reviews your advance form after the term begins. If it is approved, the Business Office will issue a check to you and mail it either the Tuesday or Friday following their approval.
To begin your 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid application (FAFSA), select the “START HERE” button on the FAFSA homepage or download the myStudentAid app for iOS and Android. Use this application to apply for financial assistance for Fall 2023/Spring 2024/Summer 2024.
Note: If you are requesting financial aid for Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 you will need to complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA found on the same site!
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The Federal Student Aid User ID (FSA ID) serves as your electronic signature and provides access to your personal records.
Loan Entrance counseling is required before you can receive your first Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loan as an undergraduate student at EMCC.
A Master Promissory Note (MPN) is the legal document you sign and promise to repay your Federal Direct loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Education. The MPN document explains the terms and conditions of your loan(s).
Loan Exit counseling is required when you graduate, leave school, or drop below Half-time enrollment (less than 6 credits). Exit counseling provides important information you need to prepare to repay your federal student loan(s).
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) central database for student aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, guaranty agencies, the Direct Loan program, and other Department of ED programs.
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