Thursday, July 23, 2009

Your Rights and Responsibilities

Your Rights

§ Written information on loan obligations, including consolidation

§ An explanation of loan default and its consequences

§ A copy of your promissory note and a return of the original note when the loan is paid in full

§ Loan balance information and a repayment schedule prior to repayment

§ Notification if your loan is sold, with information on the new holder

§ A federal subsidy, if eligible

§ A grace period, if applicable

§ Prepayment of your loan early without penalty

§ A deferment, if eligible

§ Forbearance, if eligible

Your Responsibilities

§ Repay the loan according to the repayment schedule you have agreed

§ Notify your loan servicer of anything that affects your repayment ability, or which may affect your eligibility for deferment or cancellation

§ Notify your loan servicer of any changes in your status, including graduation, and any changes to your name, address, or phone number

§ Notify your loan servicer if you fail to enrol for the period covered by your loan

§ Notify the School of any change in your address

§ Read these guidelines before you graduate

Student Loans MUST be repaid even if:

§ you do not complete your academic programme

§ you are not able to find a job

§ you don’t like your school or its services.

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