Resources and Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Online Resources

• California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) - General information about state aid programs including Cal Grants, APLE and the Chafee Grant.
• Entrance Counseling - Students who borrow under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Direct Graduate PLUS Loan) are required to complete loan entrance counseling before their loan funds can be released. Graduate students must complete the graduate version.
• Exit Counseling - Students who are graduating, withdrawing from, dropping below half-time enrollment or taking any time away from Brandman must complete a loan exit counseling session that will inform you of your loan responsibilities.
• FAFSA on the Web - Official site of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^SM).
• Internal Revenue Service - Obtain a copy of your IRS Tax Transcript for verification
• Federal IRS Personal Identification Number
• Master Promissory Note (MPN) for Undergraduate and Credential students  - The Subsidized/Unsubsidized Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your federal student loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to your lender or loan holder. There is one MPN for Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans and a different MPN for Direct PLUS Loans. Most schools are authorized to make multiple federal student loans under one MPN for up to 10 years.
• PLUS MPN for Graduate/Professional Students - The Graduate/Professional PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your federal student loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to your lender or loan holder. There is one MPN for Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans and a different MPN for Direct PLUS Loans. Most schools are authorized to make multiple federal student loans under one MPN for up to 10 years.
• Endorser Addendum- A Direct PLUS Loan borrower with an adverse credit history may still receive a Direct PLUS Loan if he/she obtains an endorser who does not have an adverse credit history and the borrower completes PLUS Credit Counseling. The endorser is responsible for repaying the Direct PLUS Loan if the borrower does not. 
• StudentAid.gov - provides in-depth information on federal student aid programs, applying for financial aid, and repaying student loans.
• StudentAid.gov Manage Loans – Navigate the student loan repayment process with confidence: make payments, change repayment plans, explore options and get help
• Student Loan Ombudsman - An impartial, confidential resource to resolve federal loan borrower concerns after all other avenues have been exhausted
• WebGrants for Students - For specific information regarding your application for Cal Grant.
• William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program - You can explore the site for information about the Direct Loan Program, including helpful publications and tools to help manage your Direct Loans.

National Association of Student Financial Administrators Association Resources for Students and Parents: About Financial Aid, FAFSA Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid, Award Notification Comparison Worksheet, Tips to Help Students in Unique Situations and Populations, Who Gives Financial Aid?, Will You Be Eligible?, Financial Aid in Your State, Cutting Your CostsFor More Information: https://www.nasfaa.org/students_parents