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Financial aid information and processes are becoming increasingly more accessible through electronic medium. These advanced technologies provide numerous opportunities for enhanced services that are available 24/7. In order to understand the various options available, the information below outlines the major access points for personal financial aid information through the Internet.

• SFA PIN
• FAFSA ON THE WEB
• PHEAA ASAP/Account Access
• IUP BANNER
• IUP FINANCIAL AID OFFICE WEBSITE

SFA PIN

The Student Financial Aid Personal Identification Number (SFA PIN) is an electronic signature and access code provided by the U.S. Department of Education. It is a four-digit number that is linked to the name, date of birth and social security number. Parents can also get their own SFA PIN to use for electronic signature purposes. For those who have not received one in the mail, a SFA PIN can be obtained at http://www.pin.ed.gov. 

The SFA PIN may be used in the following situations:

1. It is an electronic signature that can be used to sign FAFSA on the Web, make corrections to the FAFSA on the Web, and sign a Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN), if the lender is an electronic signature participant.

2. It is an access code to review personal information on the National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS), which contains loan borrowing and repayment history.

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FAFSA ON THE WEB

Students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically at the website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. By using the SFA PIN, applicants can submit the initial application or make corrections to the FAFSA.

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PHEAA ASAP/Account Access

PHEAA’s Access Student Aid Profile (ASAP) allows access to personal information from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Visit the website www.pheaa.org and then follow the link to ASAP/Account Access. A password and user id must be established in order to fully utilize the services and information available.

The PHEAA ASAP/Account Access website provides access to the following:

1. Eligibility and award information on the Pennsylvania State Grant Program.

2. Information on Federal Stafford Loans guaranteed through PHEAA including application status, borrowing history, and the ability to cancel or adjust un-disbursed loan funds.

3. Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Notes (MPN) that can be downloaded and printed or submitted electronically with a SFA PIN for participating lenders.

4. On-line Federal Stafford Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling.

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IUP BANNER

IUP’s administrative software, Banner, allows web access to real time personal financial and academic information. The IUP student ID number and PIN must be used to access the website http://old.www.iup.edu/ursa. The Registrar’s Office can assist those who need their IUP Pin.

The IUP Banner website provides access to the following:

1. Registration for classes, class schedules, grades, and academic transcripts.
2. Update capabilities for permanent and mailing addresses.
3. Student billing and payment information.
4. Financial aid eligibility, awards, documents received or needed, cost of attendance, loan status, federal academic progress status and messages.

Check this site frequently for updates to your financial aid awards or special messages concerning your financial aid eligibility and status.

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IUP FINANCIAL AID OFFICE WEBSITE

The IUP Financial Aid website is located at http://old.www.iup.edu/financialaid. 

Information and services available at this site include:

1. Information on IUP financial aid policies and procedures.
2. Links to free scholarship search engines.
3. Email access to the Financial Aid Office.
4. Downloadable forms and applications.
5. Links to a wide variety of financial aid services and information.

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GET CONNECTED

By using these Internet resources, students can satisfy their informational needs at their own convenience and can access a wealth of data not readily available in the past. If you have questions concerning these services, please do not hesitate to contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance.

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