In order to apply for and receive a Federal Stafford Student Loan at Cornerstone University, you must be able to answer yes to the following statements:

1. You have been admitted to Cornerstone University.
2. You have applied for federal financial aid through the FAFSA form, it has been processed, and Cornerstone University has received the results.
3. Your financial aid application has been reviewed by Cornerstone University student financial services office and a financial aid award notification has been sent to you for the academic year for which you want the loan.
4. You are eligible for and have been awarded a federal Stafford Student Loan for the academic year for which you want the loan.  You have or will return your award notification with the requested amount to Cornerstone University.
5. Now you are ready to begin the Entrance Counseling.  You will be directed to an external website where you will go through a study guide then that the online exam.  Note: under 'loan type' choose Stafford NOT Grad/Plus or it will have to be redone  Once the Entrance Counseling is complete, you will need to complete a Master Promissory Note.  Click here to begin Entrance Counseling. 

The estimated time to complete this process is 30-45 minutes.