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Loan Information

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

Because the funds for the FDL program come directly from the federal government, there is no risk of money not being available when you need it. In addition, there are beneficial repayment options available.

Federal Direct Loans

What is a Federal Direct Student Loan & How Do I Get One?

NOTE: There are additional steps before your Federal Direct Student Loan will disburse. Click here.

Can a graduate student receieve a Federal Direct Student Loan?

What is a Federal Direct PLUS Loan and how do I apply for one?

What is a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan and how do I apply for one?

Federal Perkins Loans

What is a Federal Perkins Loan?

Loan Repayment

Federal Direct Loan Exit Interview

Federal regulations require that all Federal Stafford/Direct Loan borrowers participate in exit loan counseling whenever you drop below half-time enrollment status, withdraw, stop attending the university, or graduate.

You can submit the Federal Direct Loan Exit Interview only if posted as a requirement for you in OASIS.

Federal Perkins Loan Exit InterviewGraphic: Leaving USFAS Indicator
Consolidation Information
Defaulted Loans (Department of Education)Graphic: Leaving USFAS Indicator
Student Loan OmbudsmanGraphic: Leaving USFAS Indicator

Enrollment Certification for in-school defermentGraphic: Leaving USFAS Indicator is provided by the Registrar, submit your completed form to the Registrar, SVC 1034

Use NSLDS Graphic: Leaving USFAS Indicator (National Student Loan Data System) to keep track of how much federal loan funds you borrow

Interest-Only Loan Payment Chart


USF Loan

What is a USF Loan?
USF Loan Exit InterviewGraphic: Leaving USFAS Indicator


Private Loans

What are Private Loans?


Are you a Graduate student? Find out more information on our Graduate Loans Page!

Disbursement Dates and Processing Deadlines

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