All staff members of the Financial Aid and Scholarship Department at California State University, Northridge adhere to the guidelines restricting activity that could lead to a conflict of interest in the area of student lending.
For detailed information please refer to the
Student Lending Code of Conduct that applies to all CSU campuses.
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Perkins Loan is a low interest rate loan (5%) available to students with exceptional financial need. Federal Perkins Loan funds are extremely limited. Individual student’s award amounts will vary depending on Federal Limits, student need, and fund availability.
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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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Student Loan Repayment Interest Rate Tables
U.S. Department of Education Offers Special Direct Consolidation Loans Beginning January 2012
Private Education Loans
An Private Education 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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Bookstore Debit Card Loan
The Bookstore Debit Card Loan amount is $300 and is limited to purchasing books and supplies in the Matador Bookstore. There is a $10 service charge that must be repaid. The loan is available to all students, whether you receive financial aid or not.
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Common Reasons Why Your Loan Money Did Not Disburse:
- If you do not enroll or maintain the required number of units.
- If you did not complete Loan Entrance Counseling.
- If you did not complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN).
- If you withdrew from all your classes.
- If you did not meet our Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
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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