Through our partnership with the Montana Guaranteed Student Loan Program
(MGSLP ), you can compare lenders and review lender benefits and sign a Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) electronically using your PIN from the Department of Education..  This is the PIN used to sign a FAFSA form electronically.  If you do not have a PIN issued from the Department, you can apply for one here.

Have the following information available when you complete your MPN:

• Social Security Number

• Department of Education PIN  (from the FAFSA)

• Driver’s License Number

• E-mail address

• Complete Address, including phone number

• Name and address of two separate references.  References must have a different address and reside in the U.S.  First reference should be a parent or legal guardian.

Instructions for Students:

A Master Promissory Note need only be filed by first time borrowers and those changing lenders, so if you have already signed a note, you DO NOT need to sign another.  

To complete and sign the on-line MPN:

• Go to the FASTChoice link at the left
• Create an account on FASTChoice
• Select Stafford Tab
• Review lender information and choose your lender by selecting "Apply Now"
• Provide all requested information
• Sign the MPN electronically with your Department of Education PIN (used on the FAFSA)  OR,
• Follow the instructions to print out the MPN and mail it to MGSLP at the address provided
  

Instructions for Parents:

A PLUS loan pre-approval/Master Promissory Note must be filed each aid year.  

To complete and sign the on-line preapproval/MPN: 

• Go to the FASTChoice link at the left
• Create an account on FASTChoice
• Select Parent PLUS Tab
• Review lender information and choose your lender by selecting "Apply Now"
• Provide all requested information
• Sign the MPN electronically with your Department of Education PIN (used on the FAFSA)  OR,
• Follow the instructions to print out the MPN and mail it to MGSLP at the address provided