Continuing your education is a major investment for your future. If you decide to make loans a part of this investment, managing the debt you incur is a major responsibility. To ensure that you understand this responsibility and the obligation you are assuming, the Federal Government requires you to participate in loan counseling prior to receiving a Direct Loan.
It is a mandatory federal regulation that you complete loan counseling before loan funds can be disbursed.
You will complete an online quiz and the results will be sent electronically to CSUN. Completion of Loan Entrance Counseling session is mandatory for ALL first-time Direct Loan borrowers at CSUN.
To complete Loan Entrance Counseling, you must go to
- https://studentloans.gov
- CSUN is listed as CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Loan Entrance Counseling will address questions such as:
- Are student loans the same as regular consumer loans?
- When do I start repaying my loan?
- Do I have to pay it off even if I don't finish my program or if I don't like my education?
- What happens if my loan is not paid?
- What happens to my credit?
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Things Related to Your Loan:
- Accept Your Loan Online Tutorial
- Loan Entrance Counseling
- Loan Exit Counseling
- Master Promissory Note (MPN)
Loans:
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Stafford Loans
Graduate PLUS
Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Private Education Loans
Bookstore Debit Card Loan
General Loan Information:
Check Your Loan Status
Interest Rates
Loan Default Information
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
Guide to Defaulted Loans
National Student Loan Clearinghouse