Students, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and to electronically sign your federal student aid documents.
Create your FSA ID now. Click here.
The amount of any Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan listed on your Award Letter is the maximum amount you are eligible to borrow. You may borrow any amount up to this maximum. If you choose to borrow less than the amount on your Award Letter, please put a line through the maximum amount and write the amount you wish to borrow. Please initial after the amount you wish to borrow.
The following steps are required when applying for a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan:
- First, go to the federal student aid Direct Lending website and sign
in: - Next, complete Entrance Counseling, located on the left sidebar under Counseling.
- Finally, complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN), also located on the left sidebar.
You have the right to cancel or reduce the amount of your awarded loan by contacting the Financial Aid Office.
Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217-4191
Office of Graduate Admission
410.225.2256
Fax 410.225.2408
Office of Financial Aid
410.225.2285
Fax 410.225.2558