If the whereabouts of your noncustodial parent are unknown, or if you have extenuating circumstances regarding your situation, complete the Noncustodial Parent Waiver Request. Note that third-party supporting documentation is required. Refusal of your noncustodial parent to provide information or support does not constitute a waiver.

Noncustodial Parent CSS Profile Waiver Request

Understanding Your Loan Notification

This information is in regard to loans that you have applied for (federal and alternative loans). It does not include any fellowship and assistantship you may have been awarded through your field. Please contact your field if you have questions regarding fellowships and/or assistantships.

As part of Federal Student Aid, some students are selected for verification. This isn't an indication that anything is wrong with your application; it is just a requirement that selected students have for Federal Student Aid. The federal verification process can include verification of your identity.

Undergraduate Students:

Submit documents via your IDOC Student Dashboard. Please allow 3–4 business days for your Student Center To Do List to update.

Undergraduate Student Appeal Form

Use this form to:

Graduate Student Budget Increase Application

Electronic Graduate PLUS Federal Loan Request Form - (if you have a net ID)

Once you have accepted your loan, you will receive an email from Heartland ECSI (webmaster@ecsi.net) with your PIN number and instructions for completing the MPN and/or Regulation Z requirement for your loan. You will need to provide your Social Security Number, last name, first name, and date of birth. If you are an international student or do not have an SSN, use 99 plus your student ID.

Processing may take up to 3 business days from the time the requirements with ECSI are completed to when the Cornell To Do List updates.

We understand that financial aid has its own language, and we have developed this glossary to assist you as you navigate this process.