GRANTS
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:
LOANS
Student Loan Applications
For the 2010-2011 School Year, McNally Smith College of Music is switching from the Family Federal Education Loan Program (FFELP) to the Federal Direct Loan Program, in accordance with the new federal legislation requiring this change. All students must complete a new loan application for the 2010-2011 school year. Students may apply for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, Federal Direct PLUS Loans, and Private/Alternative Loans, offering a list of selected lenders to help students with the decision of choosing an appropriate lender for all of their private student loan needs. Students may apply on-line using the links below. The school is then notified of the student’s on-line application by the federal processor or servicer (for private loans) and will send in a school certification of eligibility.
For first time Federal Direct Stafford Loan borrowers (Subsidized and Unsubsidized), complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN).
For first time Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan borrowers, complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN).
Stafford and Plus Direct Loan Request Form (pdf)
All student loan borrowers must complete Student Loan Entrance Counseling before they begin school and Student Loan Exit Counseling at the time of graduation or separation from school.
Entrance Counseling
Exit Counseling
Download Private/Alternative Loan Information (pdf)
Additional funds may be available through:
Veterans' Administration (VA) (including the Yellow Ribbon Program)
My Military Education
Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
McNally Smith College of Music Scholarships
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