How Do I Complete Student Loan Entrance Counseling & the Master Promissory Note (MPN)?

Borrowing money is a serious financial obligation.  The College of Western Idaho (CWI) encourages students to consider their future ability to repay their student loans before borrowing.  By completing Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note (MPN), a student is indicating that they understand and accept the obligations, rights, and responsibilities of borrowing.  All first time borrowers must complete an Entrance Counseling session and an MPN prior to receiving loans at CWI.

Complete Entrance Counseling

Entrance Counseling is intended to help you better understand borrowing, how to borrow wisely, and repayment options. 

  1. Go to http://www.studentloans.gov and log in using your FSA ID.
  2. Select Complete Loan Counseling and then Entrance Counseling
  3. From the list of schools, select College of Western Idaho. This will allow CWI to receive a notification of your completion. 
  4. Select Undergraduate for the student type and then Continue.
  5. Complete each step of the entrance counseling process and click Submit Counseling once you have finished. 
  6. It can take up to 7 business days for CWI to be notified of your completion. 

Complete Master Promissory Note 

An MPN is a binding legal document between you and the lender whereby you agree to repay the loan, fees, and interest in full. 

  1. Go to http://www.studentloans.gov and log in using your FSA ID.
  2. Select Complete Loan Agreement (Master Promissory Note).
  3. For loan type select MPN for Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans and then Start.
  4. Complete each step of the MPN and click Sign & Submit once you have finished.

Important

  • Under school information, select College of Western Idaho to ensure we receive your information
    It can take up to 7 business days for CWI to be notified of your completion
  • You must provide two references with names, addresses, and contact information.  This information can be used in an attempt to contact you, should your contact information not be kept up-to-date with the loan servicer
  • Read through the terms and conditions prior to signing