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Financial Literacy FAQ
Q: Which Financial Aid should I accept?
A: You will want to consider the types of aid and what you qualify for, please see photo below for more information.
Q: How do I review what Federal Loans I have borrowed and who my Federal Loan Servicers are?
A: Please visit the National Student Loan Data System website and follow the steps below to review your information.
National Student Loan Data Systems (NSLDS) - The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, guaranty agencies, the Direct Loan program, and other Department of ED programs. NSLDS Student Access provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants so that recipients of Title IV Aid can access and inquire about their Title IV loans and/or grant data.
Q: I borrowed Federal Student Loans, is there anything I can do before I graduate to manage my debt?
A: You can make sure you review your loan history, have the contact information for your loan servicer, consider making payments on your loans while in school, and commit to budgeting. See below for more tips:
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