<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/cfef0b83d22944eea08233a111445534&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1440&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1440</height><width>1920</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1440</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1920</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/cfef0b83d22944eea08233a111445534-d71785c1ab067ce6.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>155.453</duration><title>Getting Started with Financial Aid: Key Steps Explained</title><description>In this video, I walk you through the essential first steps to get started with financial aid: submitting your FAFSA, completing your Master Promissory Note (MPN), and finishing your entrance counseling. I explain how to access the FAFSA form on student-aid.gov and emphasize the importance of selecting the correct aid year. Additionally, I detail the MPN process, including the need for two references, and the requirement for entrance counseling for first-time federal loan borrowers. Please make sure to complete these steps so our financial aid office can review you for aid. Let&apos;s get started on securing your financial future!</description></oembed>