Applying for Your Federal Stafford Loan Online

This student loan information page is intended for Northwestern students who have:

1.  Filed the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), and
2.  Received a Financial Aid Award Letter from the Northwestern Financial Aid Office with instructions to visit this page.
3.  Received notification from OGSLP (Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program) verifying that your Stafford loan has been certified.
4.  Completed Loan Entrance Counseling.

*****If you choose to reduce your Stafford Loan, you will need to notify the Financial Aid Office. If you choose to cancel your Stafford Loan, circle “decline” on your Financial Aid Award Letter or notify the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.

You are now ready to complete your on-line loan application as follows:

●  Select "Apply Online" button below; if you are a first time user you must create a new account OpenNet.
●  After selecting the “create new account” link, the next page displays the OpenNet Terms of Service. You must click “I Accept” to proceed.
●  Select “Begin On-Line Loan App” then click on “Complete Existing Application”.
●  Select “Start the Application Process.”
●  Next select New Federal Stafford MPN Application.
●  Your MPN will have some information already entered. Please review all information and correct if necessary.
●  You must provide two adult references with different United States addresses and your first reference should be a parent (if living), legal guardian, or adult relative with whom you will always remain in contact.  All requested items must be complete including telephone number or your loan(s) will be delayed.
●  Click on “Next Page” to continue or “Save for Later” if you choose to complete your application at a later time.
●  The Review application information will be displayed, please review your information before selecting “Submit Application.”  Any errors or missing information will delay your loan payments (disbursements).
●  After you select “Submit Application”, you will be given the option of signing your MPN with an “Electronic Signature.”  Signing your MPN electronically eliminates the need to print and mail the MPN and expedites the disbursement process. Skip the next step if you will not be signing electronically.
●  Select “E-Sign” to submit your electronic signature after reviewing and agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of the promissory note (MPN). Then select “Yes, I choose to complete the e-signature process” and enter your last name, first name, and select “Next.”  If you have successfully completed your MPN on-line you will see the message, “Thank you for applying on-line.”
●  Should you choose not to sign electronically you may print the MPN by selecting “Yes” or select “No” to have the guarantee agency (OGSLP) mail a MPN to you.

If you are ready to apply for your Stafford Loan, click below: