Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Perkins Loan is a low interest rate loan (5%) available to students with exceptional financial need. Undergraduate students may borrow up to $4,000 and students in a Masters program may borrow up to $6,000.
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Federal Stafford Loans
Federal Stafford Loans are low fixed rate loans. Subsidized Staffoard Loans are available to students determined eligible for "need-based" financial aid. Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are available to all students regardless of of income.
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Graduate PLUS Loan
The CSUN Financial Aid & Scholarships Department now offers a new loan program to students in Master degree programs–The Federal PLUS Loan for Graduate Students.
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Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
The Federal Parent Loan for Undergrad Students (PLUS) is a loan for which the federal government does not subsidize the interest while the student is in school. It is available to parents of dependent undergraduate students. Federal PLUS Loans are low interest rate loans currently at 8.5%
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Alternative (Private) Education Loans
An Alternative Loan is a credit-based consumer loan for the sole purpose of covering education costs. These types of loans tend to cost more than the education loans offered by the federal government, but are less expensive than credit card debt.
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Common Reasons Why Your Loan Money May be Returned to the Lender:
- If you do not enroll or maintain the required number of units.
- If you did not complete Loan Entrance Counseling.
- If you withdraw from all your classes.
- If you did not meet our Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
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Things Related to Your Loan:
- 2009-2010 Loan Activation Request Form
- 2009 Summer Loan Activation Request Form
- Accept Your Loan Online Tutorial
- Loan Entrance Counseling
- Loan Exit Counseling
- What is a Master Promissory Note?
Loans:
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Stafford Loans
Graduate PLUS
Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Alternative (Private) Education Loans
General Loan Information:
Assumption Program of Loans for Education
Check Your Loan Status
How to Choose a Lender
Interest Rates
Lender List
Loan Default Information
Loan Exit Counseling
Student Loan Facts
Who Is/Was My Loan Provider?
Withdrawal Policy
Debt Management Links:
CSUN Debt Management Information
California Debt Awareness
Credit and Debt Assistance
Credit Card Smarts
Guide to Defaulted Loans
National Student Loan Clearinghouse