McNally Smith College of Music offers a variety of grant and student loan options for eligible music college undergraduates.
Students interested in loans or aid programs should check with the McNally Smith College of Music financial aid office for personal help and assistance. All music college students are encouraged to apply for financial aid.
All grant and student loan forms are available by clicking the links below, or by visiting the McNally Smith financial aid office.
In order to be considered for any federal financial aid, a FAFSA application must be completed and submitted.
Federal Grant Application Links
Federal Grant Application (FASFA)
File your federal grant application on-line. This is the first step in applying for aid for college. You will need the School Code for McNally Smith College which is 030012. Includes links to other federal financial aid programs and PIN registration.
Pin Registration
Register for a federal PIN number. This allows you to file a FAFSA on-line and track your federal financial aid information on the internet. Similar to an electronic signature.
You may also be eligible to receive the following federal aid. No separate application is required. Eligible students who have submitted their FAFSA application by the annual deadline will be considered for this aid.
Minnesota State Application Links
Federal and State Financial Aid Estimator
McNally Smith is also approved by The Minnesota Higher Education Services Office to participate in the these programs:
Student Loan Application Links
McNally Smith College of Music offers a list of selected lenders to help students with the decision of choosing an appropriate lender for all of their student loan needs. These lenders consist of prominent Minnesota and national lending companies and are listed below in the order in which the school initiated student loan business with their company. Students may choose a lender not on this list for their student loan needs, but applications would need to be initiated at the lenders’ website.
McNally Smith College of Music students may apply for Federal Stafford Loans and Federal PLUS Loans on-line at this web address. The school is then notified of the student’s on-line application by the guarantor and will send in a school certification of eligibility.
Federal Stafford Loans
Stafford Lenders Comparison Chart (pdf)
Stafford Loan Request Form (for repeat borrowers) (pdf)
Click here to apply Lender Information Links
Apply U.S. Bank
Apply Student Loan Funding
Apply Wachovia Bank
Apply Sallie Mae Education Trust
Apply JP Morgan Chase
Apply Nelnet
Federal PLUS Loans
PLUS Lenders: Comparison Chart (pdf)
PLUS Loan Request Form (for repeat borrowers) (pdf)
Click here to apply Lender Information Links
Apply U.S. Bank
Apply Student Loan Funding
Apply Wachovia Bank
Apply Sallie Mae Education Trust
Apply JP Morgan Chase
Apply Nelnet
Alternative Loans
Alternative Loan Lenders: Comparison Chart (pdf)
McNally Smith College of Music students may also apply for the following other alternative loan programs. The school is then notified of the student’s on-line application by the lendor and will send in a school certification of eligibility.
Click here to apply Lender Information Links
Apply Minnesota Self Loan
Apply U.S. Bank - No Fee Loan
Apply Student Loan Funding - Tuition Answer Loan
Apply Wells Fargo - Collegiate Loan
Apply Sallie Mae- Signature Loan
Apply Campus Door Loan
Additional funds may be available through:
Veterans' Administration (VA)
Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
McNally Smith College of Music Scholarships
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