Student Loan Programs
Many families find that student and parent loans are often a critical piece of their financial aid puzzle.
Student loans are serious business and, unlike a grant, must be repaid.
Repaying your student loans is your responsibility even if you withdraw, don't find a job for which you studied, or do not feel you got what you paid for.
You do not need to be afraid of student loans, but we want you to be as educated as possible before making key decisions about taking out student loans.
We encourage you to borrow responsibly so that your student loans do not become a burden that you cannot handle.
Too much borrowing while you are in school can cause you to postpone lifestyle decisions while you are repaying your loans.
It is critical not to overestimate your earnings after graduation.
To get a handle on how much you should borrow, we recommend you check out our SLOPE calculator.
Beginning July 1, 2010, all federal student loan programs will be made through the Federal Direct Lending Program.
Click on the programs below to find out additional information.