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Learn about applying for student aid at UAlbany, including Federal Direct Loans and alternative education loans. Find details on financial aid programs and steps to secure funding for your public health studies.
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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH OREINTATION • Student Financial Services • Student Financial Center • Office of Financial Aid • Office of Student Accounts
Overview • How Do I Apply for Financial Aid at UAlbany? • Financial Aid Programs • Federal Direct Loan Process at UAlbany
How Do I Apply for Federal Student Aid? • File the FAFSA or add UAlbany code 002835 (www.fafsa.ed.gov) • Send in any requested documentation • Accept your award – MyUAlbany (www.albany.edu/myualbany)
Financial Aid Programs • Direct Unsubsidized Loan (DUL) • Direct Grad PLUS Loan • Graduate Fellowships, Assistantships, and Tuition Scholarships • Alternative/Private Education Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Loan (DUL) Process • Accept your loan on MyUAlbany • Complete Entrance Counseling (www.studentloans.gov) • Complete Master Promissory Note (www.studentloans.gov)
Considered “independent” if enrolled in graduate program • Must be admitted to degree program • Must be registered half-time, or 6 credits • Up to $20,500 maximum Unsubsidized Stafford • 5.41% fixed interest, 1.072% loan fee. • *Rates subject to change on or around July 01, 2014
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Process • Must file FAFSA and accept DUL • Students may apply for the difference between the cost of attendance and other aid received • Students must be credit qualified and registered at for at least 6 credits • Entrance and MPN unique to Grad PLUS • 6.41% fixed interest rate, 4.288% loan fee. • Apply at www.studentloans.gov • *Rates subject to change on or around July 01, 2014
Questions?? • Visit the Student Financial Center • Campus Center, Room G26 • (518) 442-3202 • www.albany.edu/studentservices