Loans are a type of financial aid that must be repaid. Loan funds are intended to assist a student in educational expenses which include tuition, fees, books and other living expenses. Students and families should consider their future loan debt and ability to repay before committing to borrow.
Although 911±¬ÁÏÍø scholarships and grants make up a large portion of many financial aid awards, student and parent loans can also help you meet your educational costs. 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Financial Aid Office provides various tools below to help you make an informed decision when financing your 911±¬ÁÏÍø education.
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) central database for student aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, guaranty agencies, the Direct Loan program, the Pell Grant program, and other Department of ED programs. You can find a detailed history of your federal student loans by logging on to the , and logging on to view your NSLDS information.
911±¬ÁÏÍø is required to inform student/parent borrowers that their loan information will be submitted to NSLDS and will be accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and institutions determined to be authorized users of the data system.
Comprehensive information about the Federal Direct Loan and PLUS Programs can be found on the as well.
911±¬ÁÏÍø students will need their 911±¬ÁÏÍø email to log into their my Financial Aid account to check the status of their financial aid award. Incoming students will receive their 911±¬ÁÏÍø email account once they are registered for classes.