Your Promissory Note


Definition
: A promissory note is a legally binding contract between a borrower and the lender, in which the borrower promises to pay back the loan.  Its sets forth the terms and conditions that apply to the loan repayment.

  • In your initial year, you are given a Master Promissory Note (MPN).

  • The MPN contains basic identifying information about you and your references.

  • In future years, additional amounts will simply be added to the MPN according to your annual eligibility.

  • At time of loan disbursement, you will be issued a disclosure statement that will provide you with details regarding your loan.  You should retain all of those statements for recordkeeping purposes.