<p>So I finally got a financial aid letter from St John’s University that stated the types of loans available, estimated tuition and scholarships. One of the sheets was “Information Request Letter” that asked for the “following information [is necessary] in order to determine your financial aid eligibility.” And they listed the following:
Submit proof of citizenship
Complete a Federal PLUS MPN
Complete Federal Unsub Stafford loan MPN
Credit check for Federal PLUS loan
Complete Federal Loan entrance</p>
<p>I’ll just number my questions to avoid confusion.
As proof of citizenship, I want to use my passport, but it’s expired for 2 years. Is it still valid to use? I was born in another country and I was naturalized in U.S.A, so what other documents can I use if the passport cannot be used?
My parents and I decided not to take loans from Federal PLUS, so does it mean I can just ignore filling the PLUS MPN and credit check?
Can the stafford load MPN be done online? I saw the loan site had an e-MPN, so I’m guessing that it’s the same as paper form?</p>
Since you will not be taking the PLUS loan, you do not need to complete the PLUS MPN and PLUS credit check. I would recommend letting them knowthat you are declining the Parent PLUS loan, so they won’t make the request for those documents again.</p>
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The MPN can typically completed electronically, but you will want to verify this with the school, as some lenders will not accept the e-MPN from certain guarantee agencies.</p>
<p>I have another question, for the proof of citizenship, do I have to send them the actual passport or can I simply make a copy of the front page?</p>
<p>DO NOT send any original documents to the FA Office. If they need to see an original document for any reason, take it to them. Despite best efforts, paperwork can get lost. Passports, birth certificates, certificates of naturalization, etc can all be photocopied for FA purposes.</p>